What Kind Of Shoe Best Describes You?
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles
Someone has said, “If the shoe fits, wear it!” We sometimes say, “I’d hate to be in his shoes.” I think everyone of us will fit into one of the following style of shoes. But which one?
LOAFER: “Thou wicked and slothful servant” (Matthew 25:26 KJV). “Be not slothful in business” (Romans 12:11 KJV).
HIGH HEEL: This fit’s the haughty, proud individual. A man is not “to think of himself more highly than he ought to think” (Romans 12:3 KJV).
OVERSHOES: Puts on Christianity only when the going gets rough. Wants the prayers and visits of the preacher only when in trouble.
HOUSE SHOES: This person wants things easy and comfortable. He is scared off by a building problem, mission work, benevolent work, etc. He can’t worship in bad weather. “Woe unto them that are at ease in Zion” (Amos 6:1 KJV).
SANDAL: Just a skeleton of a Christian; didn’t grow into well-rounded service. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2 KJV).
SUNDAY SHOES: Once-a-week Christians. “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23 KJV).
WORK SHOES: The active Christian who is always on the job for the Lord. “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work” (John 9:4 KJV). “….So, go work today in my vineyard” (Matthew 21:28 KJV).
We should all remember: “Today (Now!) is the day of salvation…..” (2 Corinthians 6:2 KJV).
Now may I ask again, “What kind of shoe best describes you?”
—Wayne Blake , from the Montana Street bulletin