4 really dumb things Christians have been caught saying..........

So, I read this article about the dumbest, most annoying things that the Church has been caught saying and how they are really irritating, aggravating, almost infuriating to many....especially the under 30 crowd.

It was a good article.  I also gave we Lutherans a star for not being guilty of all the sins described.  We have our own particular ways of sinning, but not these.  However, these are an insight into how we are heard by the world we are called to love and serve, and just might help us interact more effectively.

Here's the list:  (kind of like David Letterman's nightly 10 Ten List....only we have only 4 for now)

#4  "The unchurched, (insert: unbelievers as another option) are....."

#3  "God is in control....has a plan....works in mysterious ways..."

#2   "The Bible clearly says........."

#1 "God will never give you more than you can handle"

Have you ever heard some one say just that?  Has there ever been a time that you were the recipient of such 'wisdom' and it was not only useless to you, it actually made you angry at the speaker?  Have you found yourself using these exact same words.....meaning well, but stumbling all over yourself?

Keep an eye on the blog because I'm going to look at each one in turn.  Maybe we will find a way to talk with others about this faith which we hold dear.....because our Lord Jesus holds us dear and calls us beloved.