There’s an epidemic sweeping through Christianity. It’s not a new thing, but it’s spreading faster and festering further with the help of technology and social media. I’m talking about the epidemic of “having an opinion about something that’s none of your business”.
We’re so quick to latch on to the latest scandal or news bit about a mega-church pastor. Or we see folks celebrating Halloween and can’t help but chime in our comment about them worshiping Satan. We’re so quick to attack someone who tweets or posts on Facebook… When none of this stuff is any of our business.
The latest scandal I’ve seen is Steven Furtick’s 1.7 million dollar home construction. For some, that story really rubs them the wrong way. Then the articles further delve into the finances of Elevation Church and Furtick’s salary…as if it’s any of our business.
Here’s the deal. Furtick isn’t responsible to me for the way he spends his or the church’s money. He frankly isn’t even responsible to the congregation. He’s responsible to the overseers of the church and to God. He’ll ultimately stand before God and give an account for his actions. I won’t.
Until Furtick invites me onto his leadership board or until God abdicates His throne to me, I have no business worrying about this stuff. In fact my only responsibility in this situation is to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15)
So I’m rejoicing with Steven and his family. I’m stoked they’re getting a new home. That’s the only thing I can say and I’m always looking for a reason to rejoice.
Let’s put a stop to this epidemic. Let’s inoculate ourselves against the desire to chime in on things that aren’t our business. We’ll find more joy and more creativity flowing from our lives. And that’s the sort of thing that can change the world.
Thumbs up! It really isn’t any of my business but I am going to say it anyway – Great post!
Great stuff! So true. I’m bookmarking this one because I often need to remind myself that it’s none of my business. When I start acting like it is I become skeptical of Christian leaders, and more importantly, numb to God’s love.
Well written, good reminder!
Thanks