Hi God,
I cheated and read
tomorrow’s Epistle o’ Day
today.
It’s a bit disturbing.
John complains about
people with “progressive” ideas.
Um, some folks would say
said folks would be us,
that is UCCs.
John goes on to say
that Christians should not
offer hospitality to said “progressives”.
Um, I thought we were
to be hospitable to all.
I do sort of get the idea
that if you hang out
with heretics
you might pick up heresies.
But, on the other hand,
if you eschew heretics,
how will they ever be reformed?
And then, who is to say
which ones of us are heretics
and which are true believers?
Well, John did say something about that,
but I’m not sure the doctrinal conflict
he was addressing made a lot of sense to me.
Personally, I’m thankful
that the folks at FCCR
tolerate this particular heretic
in their midst.
So, my prayer today,
is to suggest that we might
all use a bit more clarity
on this stuff.
I know, I know,
you’d tell if only we’d listen.
So, then, please help us
to remember to listen.
Also, I ask you, please,
to have mercy on my soul,
heretical sinner though I be.
Amen