There is a great debate of ideas right now; happening online and in the ether. There is a collision of world views. I was watching a podcast I like, goes by the name of Ideas that Matter or something like that and I was struck by an idea. Not mine, but striking none the less.
We seem to believe that ideas change minds. That ideas are the catalyst for great societal shifts. This isn’t precisely true. Yes the ideas matter, but the belief in these ideas is more important. The holder of this belief shows through their actions how they see the world. It is the believer, living out their ideas, that changes the world.
Jesus was the epitome of this idea. He came to earth so we could see God. The idea of God took form. The word was made flesh. We as his followers need to do our best to know him and act like him. Our ideas need to be visible in our actions.
Believers change the world.
Matthew 7: 15 – 20 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing,
but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Roberta Writes 