Messed Up

I have been reading Francis Chan's book The Forgotten God. There have been numerous things in that book that have just plain messed me up. Pastor Chan asked the question if you and I are so good and so right how would the kingdom of God improve if everyone (all people in the church) were just like you?

For example:

• Would there be more than enough love for God's people? Would everyone be a better friend?
  
• Would the church thrive or collapse because of your giving? Remember everyone is just like you!
• Would the hurting find love, acceptance, and help? Or would they face a world full of bitterness and fundamentalism?
• Would anyone ever teach a class, hold a Bible study, or a home group? Or would people wander through life alone without the help of a brother or sister?

Now, of course this is not a realistic picture of how God chose to inhabit the earth. It's still a great reminder though that all of us have some growing to do, cause none of us have spiritually made it yet!