Where there is smoke there is fire. Colson’s death reminds me of a couple of warnings in Scripture. Jude’s warning and the death of Ananias.
Acts 5:1-6 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 “While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. 6 The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him. NASU
Jude 12ff These are the men who are hidden reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you without fear, caring for themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, doubly dead, uprooted; wild waves of the sea, casting up their own shame like foam; wandering stars, for whom the black darkness has been reserved forever…finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage. < characterizing imposters in the Church.
Jude said it, not me; I just pay attention to it. So, in paying attention to it what does all this mean? Be warned; judgment begins with the household of God; what?
Frank Schaeffer: I’m Not the Only “Fan” of the Late Chuck Colson
“Chuck Colson was a cruel, vain, and arrogant man in all phases of his life, a dissembler and a hater to the end.” — Jeff Sharlet Anthea Butler:
Frank Schaeffer:
David Badash:
David Sessions:
To the very end of his long career, Colson maintained that enemies list. While others may remember him fondly, those who found themselves on that list most remember his enormous capacity for hatred, dishonesty and dirty tricks. They witnessed it and suffered it firsthand. What’s remarkable about Colson’s legacy is not just how angry he managed to make the enemies that he bore false witness about and harmed for so long. Their anger is understandable and wholly appropriate. What’s really remarkable about Colson’s career is how very many such enemies he chose to make and how much damage he was able to do. Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. |