The commercial begins with husband and wife in the kitchen. She is at the counter and he is seated at the table.
She says, "So did you buy me that diamond necklace for Valentine's Day?"
He, "Uh, no."
She, "Oh, well then did you make reservations for a fancy dinner?"
He, "No."
She, "But you got me a dozen roses?"
He, "Actually, no."
She, "A card?"
He, "(pause) No. But I thought about it. I really did give it some thought."
She, "Awwwwwww, that's so sweet." Hugs and kisses ensue.
And then the announcer comes on and intones something like this, "Of course it's not just the thought that counts. Remember Hallmark when you care enough to send the very best."
This is actually a very profound theological observation. Thoughts and sentiments that are not backed up by actions are hollow.
John 3:16 says that God loved the world so he thought nice thoughts. Nope. It says He loved and so He gave. He gave Himself. Love acts. Am I right?
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
It's the Thought that Counts...Not!
United Church of Christ Advocating Devil Worship
The sign in front of the United Church of Christ congregation in Limerick, PA read: "If only thou wilt worship me, then all will be thine" (Luke 4:7).
Sounds pious, eh? Until you notice that the person who speaks those words in the Gospel is SATAN.
Oops. Better change that sign. Blogger Justin Taylor cites this as evidence of biblical illiteracy. I think he's right. I don't think the UCC people in Limerick really want you to worship the devil. Considering that the UCC is one of the most liberal denominations in America, there's a good chance they don't even believe the devil exists.
The latest motto of the United Church of Christ is "God Still Speaks." And as Russell Moore over at Mere Comments notes, whether we believe in him or not, the devil is still talking too.
