I confess, I was put off by the lack of reverence at a recent church service. My irritation was ignited by my studies of the Seven Spirits of God in Isaiah 11: 2 – 4. Our minister was calling people forward to accept Christ, and a group of people were rushing to be the first ones out the door. Apparently, the parking lot is hard to navigate after a church service.
I liked the gentle manner in which the pastor reminded folks that leading people to Christ is likely the most important part of the service. He didn’t mention how disruptive these folks are or their lack of reverence.
Don’t think that I don’t know my own faults. I will have my own list on Judgement Day. I pray that the lack of reverence isn’t one of them.