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Discipleship…but to What End?

Chris —  April 24, 2012

The last major portion [of Jesus vision for discipleship] deals with diakonia (Matthew 25:31-36).

The image is one of stewards reporting to their master.  In their role as servants, Jesus does not speak of disciples being judged on the basis of good conduct, sacrifices, religious life, liturgy, theology or racial makeup. As servants they are judged by what they did or did not do for those in their world who were obviously in need. They are judged on the basis of their diakonia as servants of the Master who gave his life as a ransom for many.  This gives us a concrete meaning of the new commandment “love one another”–the supreme test of discipleship.

Charles van Engen, God’s Missionary People.

Read as part of the MAGL.

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Why Stephen Colbert Gets Up in the Morning

Chris —  September 27, 2010

If you were a celebrity, and you could do anything with your spare time, and the influence you have been given, what would you do?

The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ — Matthew 25:40

In this rare moment, we see behind Colbert’s punditry and discover his motivation. He believes he is speaking up for those who have no voice, and thereby, serving Jesus.

(It’s worth watching the video in it’s entirety, to see Republicans act like complete jerks, and Democrats gush all over their celebrity witness.)

I’m not asking you to agree with Colbert’s politics, but I do ask you: what gets you up in the morning?

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