Contrast
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered….
Psalm 105:1-5 (ESV)
Those who love and walk with God naturally tell others of God's faithful provisions. We often thank God when we understand that all good gifts are from God. We thank Him in public and private, good and evil, always hopeful and confident. This will always contrast a hopeless world, and contrast is what brings people to Christ.
Throughout history, we have been led to believe that similarity brings people into the family of God. Light contrasts darkness. Committed marriages between one man and woman contrast arrangements between anyone. Love contrasts hate, right contrasts wrong, and hope contrasts despair. A true believer need not try to contrast the world in which they live; we need to live as true believers. As we do that, we become tools God can and will use to bring people to Himself.
Psalm 105:1-5 (ESV)
Those who love and walk with God naturally tell others of God's faithful provisions. We often thank God when we understand that all good gifts are from God. We thank Him in public and private, good and evil, always hopeful and confident. This will always contrast a hopeless world, and contrast is what brings people to Christ.
Throughout history, we have been led to believe that similarity brings people into the family of God. Light contrasts darkness. Committed marriages between one man and woman contrast arrangements between anyone. Love contrasts hate, right contrasts wrong, and hope contrasts despair. A true believer need not try to contrast the world in which they live; we need to live as true believers. As we do that, we become tools God can and will use to bring people to Himself.
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