Holy Diversion program?
It's funny the way some preach the gospel is like it's some Holy Diversion program. For those that don't know, in the legal system if you get convicted of a crime, or in the pre-trial phase they will sometimes offer a "diversion" program for an offender, where they go to some classes, do community service, or a variety of other things in lieu of going to jail or prison. People jump at the chance simply because they don't want to go to jail, not because they necessarily want a change in their life or have it in their heart to help others, and definitely not for relationship building. I see not only preachers, but many Christians, preaching the gospel as a "get out of hell free" card or a Holy Diversion program. What a shame. It's insulting to what Jesus accomplished on the cross. I don't preach the gospel in this way. I preach the gospel as a powerful event that left not one stone unturned. I preach Father, Son, and Spirit. I don't spe...