apathy

Most of us learned of Governor Sanford’s personal failure this week with a deep sense of sorrow, both for his family and for once again seeing the cause of Christ ridiculed as one of our own succumbed to temptation.  Yet, I trust that we were also warned in our spirit of similar temptation and dangers that confront us as well.

Recently visiting Europe and it’s many churches I was reminded again of the sober reality that God has no grandchildren.  Richly beautiful cathedrals now attract crowds of admiring tourists rather than crowds of humble worshippers.  Walking among the tourists, admiring the powerful art displaying biblical themes, my heart grieved for the lost awe of and growing apathy for God so prevalent in our 21st century culture.