Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Wacky Wednesday--We Should Be Fake At Church


Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.

~Church should be a foretaste of heaven, and so we should do our best to represent heaven here and now. If we were real and honest with people, this would certainly not be a great reflection of heaven.
~“Fake it until you make it,” works. Just give it a try, and you’ll see.
~We want people to like us so that they learn to like Christ.
~We are the walking Bible for most people, when you start acting like it (even if it isn’t really true inside) people will start responding.
~If one guy smiles and shakes my hand because he thinks he’s supposed to and another guy smiles and shakes my hand because he really wants to, what’s the real difference to me?
~More people will like you.
~It’s a good witness to visitors.
~Your example will inspire others to live better.
~Isn’t this why you dress up? You’re presenting your best you to God for worship.
~Who would like you if you were really honest?

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