Rick Warren and the Paradox of the "Committed" Christian Life (Part 2)

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:1-11 / 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Sunday Evening Evangelistic Message #115

On last week, we began looking at the Christian life from a perspective that many Christians fail to see it from: and that is, if you are committed to Christ, you will have troubles, problems, and difficulties in this life. Especially in light of the sad event that happened in Rick Warren's family two weeks ago, it is important for all believers to understand that the devil is out to get anybody who is sincerely serving God.

I know from my own experience, from the word of God, and from observing the experiences of others, that the devil will attack the families of those who are serving Christ faithfully and attempting to do big things for God. I believe that this is exactly what happened in Rick Warren's family. In fact, just a week before his son committed suicide, in Christianity Today, Rick Warren had announced a plan to reach the world's 3,400 unengaged people groups with the Gospel.

I was taken aback, and I am sure Rick Warren was, by the negativity and finger-pointing that some in the world and even in the church engaged in. Being a father myself, I know that Rick Warren did everything he could to help his son, but there were still some who tried to accuse him of pushing his son to commit suicide, even after how much good Rick Warren has done and how many people he has helped in the church and in the world.

+ Plus, listen to the Caravans as they sing "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone" and Tasha Cobbs singing "Grace"

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