The other day we drove past a local church in front of which was a
sign proclaiming “Chicken Barbeque.” All year long churches erect
signs for such fund raisers as: “Roast Beef (beast?) Dinner,” “Pig
Roast,” ad nauseam.
It is truly sad to see Christians, who were meant to be the light of
the world (Matthew 5:14-16), betraying the people they were supposed to
enlighten, as well as the animals God put in their care.
Twisting God’s word in order to promote self-indulgence is a betrayal
of the teachings of Jesus and the early church fathers. Instead of doing
the works that Jesus did and greater works, John 14:12 –
12 “He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also;
and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
~ King James Version
many Christians today take the attitude that Jesus went to the cross
so they wouldn’t have to take any responsibility. This is the “cheap
grace” that I’ve mentioned before: Just mouth the sinner’s prayer once,
and voilà – you’re saved! All sins – past, present and future – washed
away! Wow!
It takes more than just a few words. Ephesians 2:10 says:
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good
works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
~ New American Standard Bible
And Matthew 5:16 says:
16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see
your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
~ New American Standard Bible
How do the remains of His tortured creatures used to raise money
glorify our heavenly Father? Why can’t those who claim to be
“enlightened” make the connection? And why do they ostracize those who
are saddened by the betrayal of those whose hearts are so hardened?
