I remember a few years ago, someone I knew was really keen on social causes. There are certain causes I am all for, and have supported in different ways. It is good to help alleviate the suffering of people in any way possible, but that never seems to be enough to me, so the goal of social assistance can't be the end all. It seems shortsighted for Christians to be merely socially and environmentally conscious. We need to be spiritually conscious, too.
I was reminded of how fragile this earthly condition is by the sudden passing of a co-worker, and the point of all this to do what we can to see God made known among men. This life is temporary -- ameliorating suffering in the human condition is imperative, but also fleeting. Eventually, we all die, and will someday stand before the judgment seat. God makes the offer of eternity with Him, if we only confess our sins and receive Christ as Savior.
What does this have to do with my blog for Spain? This summer, we plan to go to help a few new churches with painting and outreach projects, but to what end? To give people hope, help, and encouragement, but also to bring them God's offer of eternal life. To offer an alternative to eternal suffering is the best type of assistance and relief we can offer. Thanks be to God that through Christ, we get that kind of relief!
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