Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Follow Up to Sunday's Passage on Partiality

Whitney Miller pointed out this post to Tyler as a great follow-up application to James 2:1-13.

Title: "What Do Unbelievers Really Need to Hear When They First Enter Your Church?"

It starts out:
It’s Sunday morning. You’re standing near the front doors, greeting people as they arrive. Then you notice a new couple walking in, a single child in tow. It’s obvious this is their first time. They don’t greet anyone by name. They stand out of the flow of traffic, hesitantly, with a touch of awkwardness, unsure what to do next. A great chance to welcome a new family! you think. So you go up, introduce yourself, and ask how they found out about your church. “We read about your parenting class on your website,” they tell you. “We could use some parenting help! We don’t believe in traditional marriage, but ever since we decided to live together four years ago we’ve committed to be the best parents we can be for our son.” They smile. You cringe. What do you say?
What would you say?

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