Glasses are
us.
By default, we are formed by the
, in
, for
.
Tribalism seems like a way to restore the bonds of community. It certainly does bind people together. But it is actually the dark twin of community. Community is connection based on mutual affection. Tribalism, in the sense I’m using it here, is connection based on mutual hatred… Life is a battle for scarce resources and it’s always us versus them, zero-sum. The ends justify the means. Politics is war. Ideas are combat. It’s kill or be killed… Tribalism is community for lonely narcissists. —David Brooks
By design, we are formed by
,
, for
.
1 Peter 4:7-10 CSB
If
are beneath you then
is beyond you.
Why Together is Difficult Today:
1. In the name of entertainment, we’ve replaced a sober mind with a
2. In the name of growth, we’ve replaced caring with
3. In the name of idealism, we’ve replaced hospitality with
4. In the name of innovation, we’ve replaced serving with
1 Peter 4:11 CSB
The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength to the believer. —Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The future is
.
TOGETHER PRACTICE THIS WEEK:
Level One: Commit to Showing Up every Sunday in person.
Level Two: Discern your gift and use it at the Sunday Gathering.