On Reading and Suggestion #6

October 29, 2006

Lar,

Good stuff posting that article by Piper. We all need to be reminded of that periodically. What does it say of us that we prepare more for other activities than we do Sunday worship? I trust that it speaks volumes.

As for suggestion #6, I think I know what he is getting at, but you know my rule–do not let the sun go down on your anger (Ephesians 4:26). Well, I suppose that isn’t my rule now is it!? Anyhow, I do live by this. Erin will attest to that. I think what Piper might be getting at are those topics or concerns that might be somewhat weighty or drawn out. Maybe they need to be thought through some more or something. Or maybe they just need to be overlooked entirely in the cause of love.

Of course, I could just be giving him the benefit of the doubt (which I suppose I should do), but if I am wrong about what he is pointing to, I would have to say that I would disagree. I mean, there have surely been times when Erin and I were struggling before Church. Of course, there are times when the whole matter cannot be fully spoken through, but there are other times when the both of us have seen the urgency of getting our hearts ready for worship and thus, worked through the matter quicker than we might have normally. In saying this, I suppose that I might even suggest that if we really do take Sunday morning worship seriously, maybe Saturday night is the time to get everything out and our acts together so to speak. We need to have our hearts right for Sunday morning. Realizing this, we might be able to work through things better than normal. Of course, this isn’t always the case, but I can say that I have experienced it.

With that being said, here’s a good Sabbath day’s quote by Charles Spurgeon that I came across on Between Two Worlds. I think it is wisdom for us to especially use Sunday as a reading day when possible. I know that I look forward to it especially for that reason!

Seeking Him with you,

Joe

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