Brownwood- Shining Light ?

___In light of Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson’s recent comments (Sept. 24), Christians should think twice about pointing fingers at homosexuals, abortionists and the ACLU. If Christians are going to point fingers, they should point at themselves.
___Christians are supposed to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13-16). Unfortunately, we have become lovers of the dark and rather tasteless. When the world looks at us, they do not see a difference. Christians feast on a daily diet of gossip, lying, materialism and pride. How dare we point fingers at sinners without looking at ourselves.
___One’s race, religion or nationality does not limit sin. Sin serves as the foundation for all human atrocities. It is horrible to think that sin, capable of such destruction, dwells in every one of us. When we see sin for what it is, we cannot help but cry out to God for grace and mercy.

___Adam C. Davis
___Fort Worth

source:http://www.baptiststandard.com/2001/10_15/pages/letters.html