Voices

"But Peter and John replied, 'Which is right in God's eyes: to listen to you or to him? You be the judges!'" (Acts 4.19)
It's amazing all the voices we hear in this culture! Just flip through the channels on t.v. and you'll find plenty of conflicting opinions, lifestyles, and agendas. In his book, "The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations," Bishop Robert Schnase suggests that Christians make a list of four core values that the gospel and the Christian faith holds. Then make a list of four values that t.v., secular music, and magazines promote. I did that this morning and was struck by the contrasts. How about making your own lists today? Put the two lists on the same page across from each other and I suspect you too will be amazed at the contrasts.
It would be very helpful for us to be aware of the different voices we are hearing each day and to be intentional about which we listen to.