One of the most natural things for humans to do is to observe and then immediately compare.
There’s almost nothing that can stop that.
But, what is controllable (or manageable) is how we respond.
And with the ever-increasing use of web technology in ministries the buzz on the street is driving a lot of people to compare advancements. The divide between the church’s that “get it” and those that are a behind is getting bigger faster.
Although the issue isn’t about that gap (it is important though) the point here is to remember that God is working through each ministry according to it’s own technological calendar. It may take a few more years for that church to get even one of their staff to blog.
That’s fine.
Let’s not knock them just because they aren’t there. God is leading each ministry differently and that is great. Diversity keeps us together and focused on trusting Him for the change instead of ourselves.
Vince says
Great thoughts John.
Been guilty many times.
klreed189 says
ditto, i am guilty of that often.
Great point
It is easy for me to critique, but if someone critiqued my work i would be pretty sad. Holding someone to your standards but not holding yourself to your standards is pretty idiotic, but I do it all the time
Jim says
We are so competitive…wait…I am so competitive…but I suggest that if you know how to do it so well(John does it good)
then blog,teach, train, help, volunteer to help other ministries that need it.
Kevin_Martineau says
This post hit me right where it counts … OUCH! I needed to read this today!
@PastorDuncan says
great insights man!
markalves says
If you think of the comparison as looking down on another ministry's technological speck compared to our own technological plank, it becomes clear where we need to focus.