In response to my post a couple days ago about church, my friend Holly put this link in a comment. I thought it was worthy of a post (well, worthy might not be the correct word, but you know what I mean.)
I was reminded of a postcard advertising piece that we got once inviting us to a church with "sax" appeal. The talking points used by the church to defend this nonsense were that this particular piece of advertising had the most response of all the advertising pieces they had ever sent. What kind of logic is that for a church to be using? Is it the Holy Spirit or advertising that bring people to God? Furthermore, if you follow the logic of the "pastor" on the linked video, why not go all out and advertise that you have scantily clad worship singer babes. That'll really get people to come. Sigh.
All of this reminded me of something Mr. D mentioned last night as we had been discussing why churches use gimmicks to attract people to church events and then spring the Gospel on them. It seems deceptive to not tell people in advance that an activity is going to involve a Gospel presentation. But, that's for another blog post. Anyway, what Mr. D mentioned was 2 Corinthians 4:2.
Here it is:
I was reminded of a postcard advertising piece that we got once inviting us to a church with "sax" appeal. The talking points used by the church to defend this nonsense were that this particular piece of advertising had the most response of all the advertising pieces they had ever sent. What kind of logic is that for a church to be using? Is it the Holy Spirit or advertising that bring people to God? Furthermore, if you follow the logic of the "pastor" on the linked video, why not go all out and advertise that you have scantily clad worship singer babes. That'll really get people to come. Sigh.
All of this reminded me of something Mr. D mentioned last night as we had been discussing why churches use gimmicks to attract people to church events and then spring the Gospel on them. It seems deceptive to not tell people in advance that an activity is going to involve a Gospel presentation. But, that's for another blog post. Anyway, what Mr. D mentioned was 2 Corinthians 4:2.
Here it is:
But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
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