Categories: religion
Date: 29 December 2008 20:11:32
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece I saw this link on a friend's Facebook page and thought I'd share it. I like Matthew Parris and had enjoyed reading this in the paper. It shows that the work of Christians is appreciated and a necessary part of modern life in Africa. It is wonderful to read this from a confirmed atheist as it shows that there is hope for them by seeing practical Christianity in action. The fact that Christians do make a difference in the world without necessarily preaching at people all he time. Life through example is a great way of showing Christ's love in the most effective way. We are called to follow Christ's example in our every day lives. The problem is that many don't but those that do don't always realise how effective their witness can be. I was talking to someone the other day regarding this. How it is that something that we do or say can bear fruit years after the actual act. Yet we may never see the result but it will be there against our entry in the Book of Life. So if we live a Christlike witness then we are storing up treasures in heaven that we'll only see when we're called to account. We may all be surprised at how much there is waiting for us.