Marshall Mabry - Undignified Worshiper of Jesus Christ

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A Generation of Tech Addicts

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On September 17, 2014

In Praise and Worship

tech-addictIn the midst of all the commotion created by technology, “this cell phone, that tablet, this laptop, that smart TV…,” we have created a culture of tech dependents in mainline USA. Maybe, even a generation tech addicts? The convenience to communicate with one another anywhere at anytime, to have instant access to any information at anytime might leads us into believe that we are smarter and wiser. But are we? I recently went to the beach, where I experienced children laughing and playing, surf pounding, sun shining, music beating, the smell of good food, and the refreshing taste of cold drinks. One might think that this could be a strong definition of leisure, comfort — even paradise! Still, a small group of teenage girls were sun bathing, all within two feet of one another, yet no one was talking to each other, they were individually engaged with their phones.

God’s creation cries out His glory, did you miss it? Are you singing with it? In the stillness you know that He is God, did you miss Him? In the quiet He speaks, did you hear Him? Jesus told Martha that Mary had chose the better thing – the only thing that was needed. (Luke 10:41-42, NIV) “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed — or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Mary decided to drop everything, all the busyness and sit at Jesus’ feet to listen to Him teach. Faith comes by hearing. “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (Romans 10:17, NLT)

We must be still. We must be quiet to hear God. Too many words lead to sin. “Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.” (Proverbs 10:19, NLT) Satan wants you to be busy with idols to keep you from worshipping God. Anything that keeps you from being still and praying in Christ, from being thankful in Christ, from rejoicing in Christ takes you from the will of God (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV) “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Our phones, tablets, computers, TV’s are just tools, never let them become idols. When you gather with the saints to worship, to listen to an anointed message don’t be distracted by a reliance on tech. Jesus said “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” How can you hear, if you are not listening? How can you live, love, and truly worship through all the noise and distractions? You don’t need your phone at God’s dinner table.

ADD: Busyness

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On July 4, 2013

In Praise and Worship

DistractedHe says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” ~ Psalms 46:10

We are living in a generation of distraction. Satan does not have to work hard at taking your time and attention from God, he just allows our fascination with technology do it. How many times have you seen a group of people together and at least one of them was distracted by their cell phone (social media)? We have the ability to become more connected through technology, but it appears at the expense of social interaction. We are beginning to text, facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, etc., etc. more than we are actually speak to one another – person to person! It’s easier to text and control a one-sided message than make a phone call and actually have to carry on a conversation where reflective listening and spontaneous, heartfelt responses are necessary. What affect do you think this has on our relationship with Christ? If we can’t keep a focused conversation with the people we love around us, how can we personally relate to our awesome, holy God?

Our world is loud with distractions. Our Enemy uses them to keep us from doing the most important thing for our lives temporally and eternally – “seek and know God.” Self-control is the listed last in the fruit of the Holy Spirit, but I believe it is desperately needed for this generation to come unto themselves, focus, and know He is God.

Bigger Is Not Better

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On October 18, 2011

In Praise and Worship

The definition of “Organization “ according to Webster Merriam dictionary is “an administrative and functional structure (as a business or a political party); also : the personnel of such a structure.” Many churches have become, what I call, “maintenance organizations.” They are more determined to maintain their existing membership than minister to a broken and dying world. They placate members with topical antidotes (and sprinkle the name of Jesus) like “Marriage Conferences” rather than send their members out to minister to real broken homes. They defend their indolence to the perpetual urgent call of the Gospel by developing occasional, extravagant outreach programs that yield little at great cost. Their appearance is liken to a fat, well groomed, diamond studded, lazy cat awaiting its next meal. Dazzling programmed entertainment, comfort and accommodation fill the services. Messages are laced with video enhancement, encouragement and comical pith’s to tickle the listener’s ear. The church is ran just like the world’s business’ with myriads of redundant meetings. These meetings develop policies and action lists creating more work to maintain it’s machinery; it’s organization. Making the overall environment one of extreme “busyness.”

Jesus said in Luke 10, “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

“Only one thing is needed…”

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