The Trial

Was it Dietrich Bonhoeffer who asked, "If you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?"

Fr. Larry Richards in 'Be a Man' offers an insightful analysis of this: "Being a Christian means living a life of service. A life of service means you are not only concerned about yourself, but are concerned about giving your life away for others. Walk to where you have a mirror in your house. Look at your own beautiful face, then take out a sheet of paper and simply write on the paper, "I am third." Then tape that piece of paper onto your mirror. You need a practical reminder of your call to service. Then, before you go to bed each night, ask yourself, "Did I commit one unselfish act today, one act of service?" If the answer is no, you wasted your life in Christ today. YOu are not a servant. You are more concerend about yourself, and lust is all about you. Lust can't wait to receive. Love cannot wait to give."