Act Immediately, Act Radically
We all know that pent up or suppressed emotions and feelings will eventually find an outlet. Generally they are seen in an explosion of emotion in a seemingly insignificant situation. The encouragement to give immediate attention to them is important. "Don't let the sun go down on your anger" is good advice (or really a command). So often we neglect our hearts and it ends up costing us dearly in relationships. The acting radically does not mean to act irresponsibly or in ways that dishonor God. It does mean that we take radical steps to protect relationships and remove anything that harms them. In the movie "Fireproof" the husband has a problem with online pornography that makes his wife feel demeaned and unloved. His solution was to take a ball bat and crush the computer. Radical, yes, drastic, yes, because he valued and loved his wife more.
When I think of loving others I wonder what radical steps we should take as a church. What can we do to show the love of Jesus to the poor or homeless or unemployed or abandoned. What radical measure could we take that would honor God and show that we are serious in our desire to follow his commands.
What do you think?
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