Bang-Bang News
May/17/11
News today has to be dramatic. Don’t report on quiet diplomacy, growth of good companies, or families that are being normal. Show us the catastrophes. Tell us the worst case scenario. Include dramatic pictures. Fires, tsunamis, radio activity. Exaggeration is acceptable if it draws more attention, popularity, and money.
Some things never change. In Jesus’ day, people followed him for the free food, physical healing, to see what He’d do THAT day. Yesterday’s news was not enough. But when he wanted to talk about heart issues, who He really was, they wanted to move on. How like people today. If any Christian has messed up, bring on the camera. But highlighting the goodness and generosity of Christ followers who help others, feeding orphans, comforting widows? Not so news worthy.
Thankfully we’re living for God’s approval, not publicity.
Podcast
Some things never change. In Jesus’ day, people followed him for the free food, physical healing, to see what He’d do THAT day. Yesterday’s news was not enough. But when he wanted to talk about heart issues, who He really was, they wanted to move on. How like people today. If any Christian has messed up, bring on the camera. But highlighting the goodness and generosity of Christ followers who help others, feeding orphans, comforting widows? Not so news worthy.
Thankfully we’re living for God’s approval, not publicity.
Podcast