Committed

During a conversation with Patience and her husband, Bishop, the phrase "committed Presbyterian" was used. In Bishop's mind, the difference between a committed and uncommitted (?) Presbyterian was dependant on whether the Presbie was a teetotaler or not.

I quietly tallied the number of Presbyterians I know who aren't "committed", and realized that a large number, including leaders (ruling and teaching elders, Christian educators, board members, etc), weren't.

I have trouble with the use of the word "committed" in that it seems to be used interchangeably with the unspoken "real". "Real" Christians do this, don't do that, and those who don't follow the list of rules as defined by the "real" Christians just aren't "committed."

I can't imagine being asked on the day of judgement whether we are committed or not. A check list- did you tithe, did you smoke, did you drink, did you have sex standing up (cuz that could lead to dancing!)

I'll have to rely on God's grace, rather than my personal goodness.

Later, Mushers!