Last week, the entry, "How the Apostles Died" ended up opening some great convo on the subject of counting the cost.

I thought I'd share a follow up that my buddy Quin shot my way, great stuff to think about. 

-rob

I've always held a strict stance against prosperity doctrine. It's not supported anywhere in the Bible. The Bible says if we get rich here, that's our treasure not in heaven (the jars of clay analogy if you will). God promised He would provide all that we NEEDED, not everything we wanted. In fact, He promised one thing above all others, that we would be persecuted for His sake. To teach otherwise is, I believe, heresy. There, I said it. We should serve God, because He's worthy of it, and because we have faith in His goodness, not because we gain anything but salvation by doing so. 

Quinn

I spent this weekend playing with my friends at River Valley Church, where Pastor Rob Ketterling gave a kickin message about the great commission. 

I wanted to share with you guys the video he showed. Pretty rockin stuff. 

It's from Penn Jillette's (from the Las Vegas Penn & Teller show) video blog that he does.

Keep in mind that Penn's a outspoken atheist, but the thought is:

How much do you have to hate someone to not share your faith with them? (3:28)

Kinda makes ya think...

-rob

This could quite possibly be the funniest thing I've seen in 2010 so far. 

For those of you who don't have time for the pure enjoyment of the entire thing:

-He takes it to a whole new level @ 0:50

-and don't miss the bridge @ 1:50      

Enjoy! 

-rob