Christian Pirates
I was talking with an Alaskan commercial fisherman today who described a group of other commercial fishermen as “Christian pirates”. The “pirates” are intentionally violating the fishing regulations so that they can catch more (and earn more). And, the “pirates” are known Christians.
Clearly their behaviors are not congruent with their professed belief system. Even worse, their behaviors give Christians a bad name. (Note: I’m not bashing on Christians. I’m a follower of Christ myself. I’m pointing out inconsistency in humans.)
This got me to thinking – where in my life are my behaviors not congruent with my belief systems? And, where might my behaviors be turning people away from the things that are important to me?
These are useful questions for all of us to ponder – and then make course corrections when needed.
Much Love,
Jonathan
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photo credit: VisitLakeland <ahref=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/59828946@N06/43346762111″>Fisherman on river mouth in Nurmijoki river</a> via <a href=”http://photopin.com”>photopin</a> <a href=”https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/”>(license)</a>
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