Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Finding Your Distinction
Life's little elitisms make it more palatable. If you or your group can fasten upon some aspect of yourself that is believed to be better than others, the satisfaction from the distinction can heighten the good days and ameliorate the bad ones. If you are thinner, smarter, cooler-you're better. And the knowledge that you're better can sustain you much of the time, at least if your daily reality generally precludes suffering.So says Glenn Lucke at Common Grounds Online. Glenn's point? -- That maybe we have to choose where we fit in and how we will distinguish ourselves, choose between God and the world.
Scripture does point us to hierarchies that are God-ordained. There is a hierarchy of honor, of age (elders), and of reward in the consummation of the Kingdom. However, upon what are God?s hierarchies based? Investing the talents He gives, teachers receiving a double honor, making yourself a servant, what one does in the body (2 Cor 5:10).
I choose God. I hope you will too.
