This is my personal favorite.
At the church, and especially as we try to complete the new youth room, we have had many individuals working at the church. Alarm system installers, AC repairmen, painters, contractors, and many more have visited our humble grounds for some service call. Many of these workers come in, do their job, and leave with nothing more than a handshake and a job well done. Others are more chatty. I have no problem with this. I enjoy an occasional conversation with a stranger....
But, I do have an issue with "I Don't Work In The Church But I'm A More Awesome Christian Than You Are" Guy. This is the guy, who despite the fact that he works a secular job, needs to let me know that he is a Christian. Cool! Always nice to meet another brother in Christ. But, he is a master of Christian cliche's and a self-promoter in the name of Jesus guru. He lets me know about all the books he has read, seminars attended, people he has converted, baptisms performed, demons exorcised, committees he has served on, communions he has presided over, children's ministry musicals he has performed in, and bible studies he has led. This individual is such a inspiration and leader that it is shocking to me that the Catholic Church has not yet canonized him. Now, if his attempt at self-promotion wasn't bad enough, I then get to enjoy a seven minute sermon from him. He concludes by handing out a business card saying that if I or the church ever needs anything, we should give him a call.
To which I respond, "Truly I have been in the presence of a saint, more esteemed than the martyrs, more learned than a scholar, and as equipped for world-changing ministry as the twelve, but if it's no bother, can you finish fixing the toilet?"
So thank you Mr. "I Don't Work In The Church But I'm A More Awesome Christian Than You Are" Guy. After 15 minutes of conversing with you, I see how you are truly the most amazing follower of Christ...ever!
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