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Sent by David Stone on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:40PM
THINK ABOUT IT 10-30-23
THINK ABOUT IT 10-30-23
THE IMPRESSION YOU MAKE
We all have trials and we are all at different stages of spiritual development, consequently we all deal with difficulties in different ways. Fortunately we see signs of growth in some folks, and they become effective witnesses for Christ. Others, however, go on year after year giving no evidence that they have matured. That should be a matter of great concern–for a number of reason. One reason why we should be troubled by this has to do with the impression we make on others. D. L. Moody said,”Out of one hundred men, one will read the Bible, the other ninety-nine will read the Christian”. He was right. People are watching us–all the time. We do well to remember that we are the only Bible some people will ever read. Let’s make sure the message is clear! A godly life preaches a silent but powerful sermon!
As much as it pains me to say this–I understand why some folks have no interest in becoming a Christian. They watch professing Christians behave as though God is dead, or mighty sick, or terribly unconcerned. Instead of displaying joyful obedience, devotion to their duty, compassion for others, and a cheerful spirit, they drag around with a frown on their face, shun their duties, and show no concern for anyone else. Unbelievers watch them and come to the conclusion that if that’s what becoming a Christian does to a person they want no part of it. Can you blame them? We ought to do better than that!
Old Sam Jones used to say,”I don’t care what a man says he believes with his lips; I want to know with a vengeance what he says with his life and actions”. He’s not the only one to feel that way.Moody said,”A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine.” Our problem today is that a lot of “Christians” aren’t shining. They are leaving the wrong impressions on people who are in desperate need of Christ. That’s why Ghandi said,”I would have become a Christian had it not been for Christians”. O how sad! To think that the very people who should be the sinners greatest help becomes his worst enemy. Yet it just keeps happening!
Let us this very day get right with God and get rid of all those things that darken our testimony, deceive others and displeases God. Let us yield ourselves to the Lord and display the fruit of the Spirit so that others will see Christ in us. Until they see the difference Christ makes it is very unlikely that they will have any interest in fine preaching, gospel tracts, and invitations to church. If you are going to be an hindrance rather than a help it would be better if you didn’t even claim to be a Christian. As harsh as that might sound it is not nearly as bad as what the Lord thinks about the harm you are doing. It is a terrible sin to be a stumbling-block to others. Our manner of life should draw others to Christ, not drive them away. Think about it! (11-12-12)
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
THINK ABOUT IT 10-28-23
THINK ABOUT IT 10-28-23
As you know the battle in the Middle East rages over who owns the land. The answer is simple, as this story shows:
TO WHOM DOES THE LAND OF ISRAEL BELONG??
THINK ABOUT IT!
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E.
An Israeli Sense of Humor at United Nations set the record straight.
An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred in the United
Nations Assembly and made the world community smile.
A representative from Israel began: ‘Before beginning my talk I want to tell
you something about Moses: When he struck the rock and it brought forth water,
he thought, “What a good opportunity to have a bath!”
Moses removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the water.
When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. A Palestinian
had stolen them!
The Palestinian representative at the UN jumped up furiously and shouted,
“What are you talking about? The Palestinians weren’t there then.”
The Israeli representative smiled and said, “And now that we have made that
clear, I will begin my speech.”
THINK ABOUT IT!
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E.
Humble, Tx
THINK ABOUT IT 10-19-23
THINK ABOUT IT 10-19-23
WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO?
We all know what’s going on in Israel and, as Christians, we are aware of the fact that we are living in the last days – the troublesome times before Christ comes to receive His people. However, based on their attitude and actions, most believe that it is far down the road, rather than at the door.
We all know what’s going on in Israel and, as Christians, we are aware of the fact that we are living in the last days – the troublesome times before Christ comes to receive His people. However, based on their attitude and actions, most believe that it is far down the road, rather than at the door.
While we know about the war in Israel, we don’t seem to understand how bad things could get overnight. People don’t realize World War III could start in a second with the push of a button. And America isn’t off limits to an all out invasion. A world wide blood bath is possible at any time. Morally corrupt insane leaders are in possession of nuclear weapons and God alone knows what they will do.
Yet most folks are doing business as usual. There is no sense of urgency with most people. Some might ask, “What am I suppose to do?”. The answer is- What you should be doing all the time”. We should be praying, witnessing to others, living righteously, and faithfully serving God in every way.
Every Christian should be praying for Israel, all the time not just during a crisis. For unbelievers everyday day is a crisis. While we know that eventually Israel will turn to Christ think of all those who will die without Him before that time comes.
The war in Israel is another example of man’s depravity. The horrible atrocities we see on the news reminds us that there is no limit to what sinful man will do. We’ve seen it throughout history and it grows worse and worse with the passing of time. And Christ is the only remedy.
Man’s puny efforts are in vain. He does what he does because of who he is – a sinner. And reformation can’t remove the problem. What he needs is regeneration. As Jesus said, “Ye must be nor again”. Think about it! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble, Tx
THINK ABOUT IT 10-17-23
THINK ABOUT IT 10-17-23
I occasionally read “Cultural Watch” by Bill Muehlenberg. Since it had been several months since I last looked at his site I clicked on it this morning. The following article is the first thing I saw, and my first thought was “Not interested “. But for some reason I decided to read it and I’m glad I did. So I’m sharing it here with the hope that you will THINK ABOUT IT.
We should pray for all sorts of people, even aging rock stars:
I was thinking last night while lying in bed. OK, that is a rather dumb thing to say, since I am ALWAYS thinking while trying to get to sleep. All my life I have had troubles getting to sleep, so I toss and turn and think and think. I am reminded of the character in the early 60s Sci-Fi flick, “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die”. Yep, that’s me, every single night. I sometimes do wish my brain would just die – at least at bedtime!
Anyway, I pray each night as well, and I have a long list of those I pray for. I was going to say that the list gets longer and longer, but then again, some of the folks I pray for have died, so maybe it is not growing quite so much. And all sorts of people get prayed for, from family members to celebs. I even pray for Bob Dylan and Woody Allen nightly that they become Christians. And I have recently added the conservative Jewish commentators Ben Shapiro and Dennis Prager to my list.
After praying last night, I started thinking of some of these aging rock stars who – it seems – have not yet become Christians. They sure have lived the good life, with all their fame and fortune meaning that they could have anything they ever wanted, and do everything they ever wanted, at least in material terms.
I thought especially of Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger. I have followed both all my life, certainly during the first decade of their careers with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Consider this amazing fact: Paul is 81, and Mick is 80! They ain’t no spring chickens anymore. And don’t get me started on Keith Richards!
So I was thinking about their spiritual condition, and shooting up prayers for them. I thought that from very early on in their lives (both groups started to make it big in the early 60s), both men were living unique lives – lives most of us could only dream of. By the time each one was around twenty years old, they were known the world over. And it just got more and more intense.
They were not only household names, but soon enough they were packing stadiums with tens of thousands of screaming and adoring fans. Just the energy, rush and high a rock star can get when performing in front of such massive crowds of adoring and worshipping fans is something that most of us will never experience.
I cannot be precise here of course, but if they were like most young budding rock stars, they each probably ended up bedding dozens – perhaps hundreds – of groupies and female fans. They would have taken mountains of drugs and consumed oceans of alcohol over the past 60 years – certainly in their earlier years.
And they would both be stinking rich. They would each own multiple homes and mansions, fancy cars, maybe private jets, and so on. They could at the drop of a hat fly over from London to Paris or Berlin for an overnight party or whatever. And the booze they consumed would not be the real cheap stuff, but the top of the line really expensive stuff.
They could eat the finest of foods and live a life of luxury that few of us will ever know. So in terms of the world’s values, these guys have had it all. Sixty years of living the lifestyle of the rich and famous. So many folks would be so very envious of these two – and others like them.
But… My concerns are obviously spiritual. In terms of eternity, what will these two have to show for themselves? As I say, they are certainly getting old. And some of their peers did not get very far at all. One of the original guitarists for the Stones, Brian Jones, died of a drug overdose in 1969 – just 27 years of age.
The Beatles of course broke up in 1970, but John Lennon was gunned down in 1980, aged 40. George Harrison died in in 2001, aged 58, leaving Paul and Ringo as the remaining Beatles. What about Paul and Mick? Have they ever considered eternity? Have they ever considered giving their lives to Christ?
I have no knowledge of them having done this so far. It is hoped that they will, however. But relying on a deathbed conversion can always be risky business. With both in their 80s, if all the hard living of sexual encounters, drugs and alcohol does not catch up with them, the simple reality of old age will.
It might be this year, or in five years, or ten, but they are not immortal, and they will one day leave this earth. Of course we can be certain of that. But when it does happen, all the world’s front-page headlines will read, “Mick Jagger dead at 85” (or whatever), and “Paul McCartney dies aged 86” (or whatever). The whole world will know real quick.
While I appreciate good music, and have enjoyed some of their music, and they made some real contributions here, there is much more at stake. In terms of eternity, just what have they gained or benefited from? As Jesus asked, “For what does it benefit a person to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36, NASB).
If Mick could sing “I can’t get no satisfaction” back in 1965, and if he ends up away from the presence of God in the next life, he will have an eternity of no satisfaction. That is not a good place to be in. As I say, by worldly standards, he and Paul have had some of the most wonderful, amazing and exciting lives imaginable.
Sure, there would have been ups and downs along the way: busted relationships, loss of loved ones, maybe health issues, and a range of other things. But all up, in this world they certainly lived the good life. Consider just their personal wealth and financial worth. I just did a quick search: Mick is worth $500 million while Paul is worth $1.2 billion!
Wow, that’s a lotta dough. But neither one can take a penny with them. They need to look at what really matters in life if they haven’t already. So I will probably end up adding these two men to my nightly prayer list. They need it. And I am sure other believers are praying for them.
They have each had six entire decades of living like kings with everything they could possibly desire at their disposal. Whether they live for two more decades each, or just two more days, they need to make a choice as to just whom they will serve: themselves or the living God. If they end up converting to Christ, finding forgiveness of sins, and making it into heaven, that would be great.
If not, well, this is the reality for them and every other human being on the planet:
-For the non-Christian, life on this earth is the best they will ever know, with the absolute worst still to come.
-For the Christian, life on this earth is the worst they will ever know, with the absolute best still to come.
We all need to choose wisely.
THINK ABOUT IT
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble, Tx
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