Recently, my husband showed me an article about a pastor at a Mega church who challenged his married parishners to have sex seven times in one week. I really can't tell you how angry that made me. I think that even my husband was supprised. I am trying to figure out exactly why it makes me angry but let me start with a top 10 reasons...
10. Of course this came from a "man" preacher.
9. People don't go to church any more unless they are entertained. When was the last time you heard someone say the pastor preached a great sermon on salvation?
8. If the pastor had challenged his members to read their bible and pray for 7 days in a row, how many people do you think would have headed off with a giggle to try it.
7. It is degrading to woman. If the pastor wanted his congregation to improve their relationships during this difficult time, why didn't he challenge them to 3 nights of sex in one week and 4 nights of long romantic walks talking with the one they love. I bet a lot of woman I know, would rather have the walks with an opportunity to really connect with their spouse. You never know, then maybe 7 nights of sex isn't a stretch.
6. This one sermon is making the news... "Preacher challenges congregation to have sex 7 days in one week!"
5. Only the bad stuff or titilating stuff makes the news with reguards to the church. This is the last thing I would want to represent what churches are about.
4. It means that churches are no longer relavant. They no longer make a difference in their community. Instead they are just like the world.
3. It means the poor or those in need can't count on us because we are too busy with... you know.
2. It defiles the marriage bed. Do you really have to tell two people in love with each other and in love with God to have sex? And if people have to be told, then telling them is not going to convince them.
1. It just makes me sad that this is what it has come to regarding preaching the gospel. Pastors at mega churches with jets, that have to be creative and shocking to fill their churches. All the while they have thousands attending and for the most part, they look just like everyone else. What is wrong with this picture? It is time to mourn our pathetic state!
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