Here is a wonderful rendering of what we are to be as Christians --
Striving to be found faithful to
the Great Commission (Matthew 28),
the Great Commandment (John 13), and
the Great Community (I Peter 4), in accordance with
the Great Criteria (Matthew 25) of the least, the last, and the lost.
Questions for Churches and the Christians that are part of them:
Grace - Are we demonstrating the grace of God in this and every situation?
Biblically Grounded - Are we looking to the Bible as our guide for faith and practice?
Prayer - Are we consciously aware of our utter dependence upon God through prayer?
Reconciliation - Are we active participants in God's program to reconcile people to God and to each other?
Inclusiveness - Are we being careful to not limit anyone's participation based on unbiblical criteria?
Stewardship of Life - Are we responsibly managing all the resources that have been entrusted to our care?
Evangelism and Discipleship - Are we giving adequate attention both to reaching the world with the gospel and to nurturing the spiritual formation of the church?
Simplicity and Clarity - Are we sure we are communicating as simply and clearly as possible?
Autonomy and Interdependence - Are we balancing our individual rights and responsibilities with our responsibilities as a part of the larger community of faith?
Strategic Focus on Children and Youth - Are we utilizing the greatest window of opportunity to reach people for Christ?
Gift-, Ability-, Talent-, and Personality-Based Service - Are we helping people find their optimal place of service based on who they are?
Servant Leadership - Are we following Jesus' model and teaching to be the servant of all?
Radical Discipleship - Are we encouraging one another to make radical commitments to live for Christ?
ARE WE LIVING FOR JESUS EACH DAY?
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