Author: trinityweb

Although it looks like current preaching revolves around obedience as an absolute and superlative value, the Bible seems to insist on narrating the opposite path. Almost the majority of biblical stories are marked by the rebellious tinge of disobedience to oppress systems by the protagonists and the peoples they represented in the midst of societies that obeyed their traditions and that sought to block the way to those silent voices that tried to tell their tales.

There are many cases in which a child, despite the principles they have received at home, decides not to embrace the Christian faith. This can bring great disappointment to parents, who carry a pain behind them that ultimately leads them to wonder, what did we do wrong?

Sadly, the activity of the church has been reduced exclusively to the realization of meetings, worship services, and celebrations, where Christians gather to sing, listen to sermons, see or participate in one or another artistic activity, give their offerings and pray communally. To these activities are added spaces for biblical study and theological reflection, homogeneous meetings (married couples, youth, adolescents, businesspeople, university students, etc.) in homes that allow communion among those attending the congregation.

Some of our own beliefs have brought us to a place of fear instead of a place of love, trust, and hope. That is why some of us do not get fully involved in God’s project, because we are afraid instead of empowered and hopeful.

Jesus saves us from separation from God, he reconciles us with others through love, peace, mercy, grace, and hope. This then brings us life in abundance. Yes, the Divine wants us to live God’s life, not to be “dead in life.”

Jesus then saves us from living a life full of hatred, resentment, and revenge. Jesus saves us from spending our days destroying society while we are looking for the evil of the one who did us harm.