There is now a new breed of Christian, those who are more socially informed, those who have placed greater emphasis on the cultural injustices of the day. And because certain church leaders have embraced these popular causes, many who follow them are echoing the same sentiments without finding out for themselves what is true.
Discernment
The phrase “I can’t…” is spoken by those who characteristically assess their circumstances with their natural eyes. It is said by those who have compared their physical ability to the need of the moment, and who consider themselves sadly lacking. For within this mode of thinking, man is relying upon his own limitations to determine how he will live his life.
What is it that defines a man?
What are the words used to describe who he is? Are the words or phrases colorful, depicting a cheery fellow, or dark and dreary because his disposition seems rather cloudy? What is it about a person who tells others who he is? Is it by reviewing his general countenance, such as his posture or facial expressions? Or something beyond his physical appearance, maybe those things he owns? Or is it his career, how he makes a living? What are the key elements which speak out to others, that give someone the voice to say, “This is who I am”, so that when another thinks of him, there is no question about his identity regarding the “type” of person he is?