Foolishness

I have realized once again in the last couple of weeks just how different Christians are from the rest of the world. There are a couple of incidents that really stand out in my mind.
The other day I was watching 100 Huntley Street and Moira Brown was sharing about the death of her 46 year old brother died as a direct result of complications of alcoholism. She shared that it was unfortunate that her brother didn't allow Jesus to help him overcome his addiction. Just as she said that my husband walked into the room. He made some gesture that indicated he was disgusted with what was on television. I asked him to clarify what he was meaning and he just shared that he was "too intelligent" for that kind of thinking. I wanted to cry. I wanted to debate and argue, but I just kept quiet. I was sad for him mostly. After all this time, he still doesn't "get it" when it comes to Christian spirituality. He relys on "self" and only himself. The idea that you can give your burdens to the Lord is something so foreign to him. He thinks it is absurd I believe. I have to admit, when really thinking about things of the Lord in a secular mind, it has to sound crazy!
A second example comes in the form of a local message board from the local internet service provider. The thread of the posting started out debating the teaching of intelligent design in the school system. Most of the posters slammed the idea that the educational system would actually consider teaching such a thing. It made things sound like intelligent design borders on mythology. In this 21st Century of scientific advances even considering intelligent design seems to them to be insane. One poster stood firm on her faith. She shared the Gospel and her faith and a dabbling of her testimony. Many scoffed at her and some showed respect but they all pretty much rejected what she had to share. I admire her for standing firm. She is unashamed and I'm sure the Lord is smiling upon her.
I find it so sad that these unbelievers are so blinded and their hearts are so hardened to the Good News that Christ has for us.
I am reminded about the verse from 1Corinthians 1:18-21

"For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE."
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe."

As a friend of mine says, we need to "Keep on keeping on". We need to live the Gospel in word and in deed. Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary, speak.