I really think we should try to repel more visitors from our churches. Seriously. Are we getting TOO popular for our own good? Have we invested so much in making church a comfortable and friendly place that it no longer reflects the danger, power, and glory of a holy God?
It reminds me of the line from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe:
"Is Aslan quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion."
"That you will dearie, and no mistake," said Mrs. Beaver. "If there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they're either braver than most or just plain silly."
"Then he isn't safe?" said Lucy.
"Safe?" said Mr. Beaver; "don't you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? Of course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."
Are we too safe? I'm not suggesting we scare people out of the church and return to the Jonathan Edwards hellfire sermons, but there's something to be said against the trend of sterilizing our places of worship in exchange for greater numbers.
I've found several interesting articles on "seeker insensitivity" from both sides of the coin. Your thoughts?
Am I A Reactionary?
Boneman: What Is Worship For?
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