Comments on: MLK, the Church & Justice http://www.joshmilesmusic.com/2010/01/18/mlk-the-church-justice/ rejoice in waiting Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:25:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Josh http://www.joshmilesmusic.com/2010/01/18/mlk-the-church-justice/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Josh Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:46:12 +0000 http://www.contentunderpressure.net/?p=507#comment-51 No, I was tracking with you on that thought, and I think you're right. I agree that not everyone has the gift of leadership as well. However, with the Holy Spirit we have prompting, discernment and a voice of reason. I, too, know this boat. My seat is the second one on your left. :) No, I was tracking with you on that thought, and I think you’re right. I agree that not everyone has the gift of leadership as well. However, with the Holy Spirit we have prompting, discernment and a voice of reason.

I, too, know this boat. My seat is the second one on your left. :)

]]> By: Craig Barton http://www.joshmilesmusic.com/2010/01/18/mlk-the-church-justice/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Craig Barton Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:27:07 +0000 http://www.contentunderpressure.net/?p=507#comment-50 "We, as believers, have the Holy Spirit inside of us. If we feel passionate about an injustice for whatever reason, it is probably because we’ve been prompted by Him to do something….”leader” or not" I think you really hit the nail on the head with this one. I did not mean to infer that all were equipped with leadership gifts (although I could see where my wording would state differently) as much as there seems to be a lack of action from the majority, yet a lot of vocal discontentment. I find myself in this boat much more than I care to admit - guess if it is to start somewhere....... “We, as believers, have the Holy Spirit inside of us. If we feel passionate about an injustice for whatever reason, it is probably because we’ve been prompted by Him to do something….”leader” or not”

I think you really hit the nail on the head with this one. I did not mean to infer that all were equipped with leadership gifts (although I could see where my wording would state differently) as much as there seems to be a lack of action from the majority, yet a lot of vocal discontentment. I find myself in this boat much more than I care to admit – guess if it is to start somewhere…….

]]> By: Josh http://www.joshmilesmusic.com/2010/01/18/mlk-the-church-justice/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Josh Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:19:59 +0000 http://www.contentunderpressure.net/?p=507#comment-49 Craig, I would say that most people look to leaders to guide them....myself included. We must remember that God has gifted us uniquely to be a part of his body, the Church. If we were to get literal with the body reference, I would say that it would resemble someone who's limbs had gone asleep. They have no physical handicap that would keep them from walking, but transmissions to the brain have been altered. Sure, you can tell them to move, but nothing happens. So, I think leadership is key here. I also believe that most people have more leadership qualities than they would like to admit. We, as believers, have the Holy Spirit inside of us. If we feel passionate about an injustice for whatever reason, it is probably because we've been prompted by Him to do something...."leader" or not. Good thoughts, man. Craig, I would say that most people look to leaders to guide them….myself included. We must remember that God has gifted us uniquely to be a part of his body, the Church. If we were to get literal with the body reference, I would say that it would resemble someone who’s limbs had gone asleep. They have no physical handicap that would keep them from walking, but transmissions to the brain have been altered. Sure, you can tell them to move, but nothing happens.

So, I think leadership is key here. I also believe that most people have more leadership qualities than they would like to admit. We, as believers, have the Holy Spirit inside of us. If we feel passionate about an injustice for whatever reason, it is probably because we’ve been prompted by Him to do something….”leader” or not.

Good thoughts, man.

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]]> By: Craig Barton http://www.joshmilesmusic.com/2010/01/18/mlk-the-church-justice/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Craig Barton Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:52:27 +0000 http://www.contentunderpressure.net/?p=507#comment-47 Absolutely it does, Josh. The question is, which steps do we take to change the direction? No doubt there are injustices, but I also notice how much it ONLY GETS TALKED ABOUT, with no true action taking place. Is it, as King suggested, through fear of non-conformity that we the action is not taken? Is it that too many members look to their leaders instead of using their own leadership potential? I'm not looking to point fingers at anyone other than myself when reading this, however.... Absolutely it does, Josh. The question is, which steps do we take to change the direction? No doubt there are injustices, but I also notice how much it ONLY GETS TALKED ABOUT, with no true action taking place. Is it, as King suggested, through fear of non-conformity that we the action is not taken? Is it that too many members look to their leaders instead of using their own leadership potential? I’m not looking to point fingers at anyone other than myself when reading this, however….

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