1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God depends not on talk but on power.
If you're going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk.
People take in 90% of information from body language and non-verbal cues... only 10% from verbal cues.
As St. Francis said, our job is to preach the gospel. Only when necessary should we use words.
These truths are hard truths for those of us who like to talk about our faith... people who like to talk about Christianity and about God. I've got no end of words about God. But the kingdom of God depends not on talk but on power.
In this particular verse, Paul doesn't lay this out but in other passages he's very clear on whose power he's talking about... what the source of the power is. In my weakness, then I am strong. When I am weak, then God is strong. The power to live the faith that is transparent and shows Christ to our neighbors and coworkers can only come from God. On my own, I am weak and full of simply words... a noisy gong or a clashing cymbal. But, through the grace of God, we are all given the power to love and to show mercy. Thanks be to God.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
Don't forget to spread the word about "Pandamania" Vacation Bible School the first week of August. Registration forms and more information are available at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org
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