Why Are We So Scared?

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by houstonupci

I apologize in advance if this post comes across as unorganized. I just have a few thoughts on my mind that I have to get out. Also, I'm posting from my phone.

I was sitting in service a few Sundays ago, and it just hit me that we have become so scared of offending unbelievers. Services have taken on a more "contemporary" feel, disposing of any gospel roots, and replacing them with the most modern worship songs possible. We dont ever want anyone to feel "uncomfortable."

We preach light, airy messages about the goodness of life, and the possibility of prosperity. In my opinion, we've made Jesus out to be weak, when that is the furthest thing from the truth.

Have we forgotten about the Jesus that got so fed up that he ran te merchants out of the temple with a whip?

Jesus wasn't about people pleasing. Following Jesus isn't the "cool" thing to do, so stop making it that way. People want to see Jesus, so please give them the undiluted version.

It has nothing to do with being scared, my friend, and everything to do with creating the best possible environment so that the Holy Spirit can be as effective as possible.

Yes, Jesus ran the moneychangers out of the Temple. But those were religious people. His character to those that were broken was extremely soft and gentle.

Jesus was VERY MUCH about people pleasing. Look at what he repeatedly did to those that were broken and when questioned he said, "The whole need not a physician but those that are sick." Jesus was THE most seeker-sensitive person that ever walked the earth.