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Christians Can’t (#1122)

2013/06/12 By Greg

Mark SandlinMark Sandlin, minister at Vandalia Presbyterian Church (Greensboro, NC) and co-founder of The Christian Left, recently shared his list of ten things people can’t do while following Jesus.  His list includes:

  • exclude people,
  • make money more important than God (and the children of God), and
  • use the church to hurt people.

So What?

As one who follows the way of Jesus I find Sandlin’s three “thou shalt not” statements to be on target.  Consider the list of three above.  Which item on it is the biggest challenge for you? What helps you avoid that behavior?

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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