Monday, September 20, 1999
Monday, September 20, 1999
They said to the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe,
for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Savior of the world."
The greatest heresy current today is that all religions are the same. Certainly, all of the world's
great religions have something worthwhile to offer. You can find help in all of them. But what
you can't find is the story of the Prodigal Son, or the Good Samaritan or the Rich Fool. There is
no higher order of life than that which Jesus taught. Christianity as an institution might not be too
appealing at times, but if you understand the life and teachings of Jesus, he has no peer.
We have a responsibility for the world. We have something the world cannot find anywhere else.
Ron Newhouse
(John 4:42
NRSV)
We are often reminded that we live in a pluralistic world. Today there are persons of many
religious backgrounds all around us. And we can learn many things from our neighbors. If
someone should ask you, though, what is distinctive about Christianity, let me suggest you give
them Jesus.
Dear Jesus, thank you for showing me the way to God. Walk with me as I share you with others.
Amen.
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