A Poem on Complacent Christianity

We have our spiritual programs, concerts, and conferences

We have touted our doctrines

Promoted our denominations, and pushed our preferences

We have booked calendars, busy lives, and countless Bibles

We have bumper stickers about faith, T-Shirts with scripture

And a mass marketed message of the gospel

Yet, there is a steep decline in church attendance

A constant scorn for holy living

And an increase of biblical incompetence

There is confusion over identity

Shamelessness over sin

And a growing carelessness for eternity

Is it that we've sought man's favor above the fullness of the Spirit?

Have we heralded our denominational differences

Rather than proclaim the gospel to all who will hear it?

Do we believe sacrifice is sitting in a pew and giving an occasional tithe?

Is Christ pleased with just once a week lip service?

Was not His call for us to bear our cross and our flesh deny?

We must return to a child-like wonder of God's love

We must worship with humble hearts

And set our affection on things above

We must heed the words of Christ “Go ye into all the world”

Striving to make disciples

And proclaiming the truth that He alone is LORD.