It just so happens that on Thursday Night, Bible Study group starts at 7pm at the same time as a St. Vincent de Paul Meeting. I have chosen Bible Study group for the last few years.
It appeals to my intellect. I feel I can learn something and grow in faith. But I have a niggling doubt that it is Pharisaic. Loving the theory and avoiding the practical. Faith versus good works.
I did actually go to one St. Vincent de Paul meeting. Just once. The curiosity was too much. The people were hard working and looking for more hard workers. Christmas Hampers distribution to the poor. Attending to requests for financial help. Giving out food vouchers for local supermarkets. It is very real. Very pragmatic. I wasn't in great physical health at the time. That's my excuse any way. I still have health issues. But of course I feel guilty for not going back to the charity meetings and helping them out. I was genuinely afraid of the commitment required. And I was afraid of starting something and then quitting half-way. That added to the trepidation.
I really respect those doing volunteer work for charity. They are walking the Christian talk. But I don't see them doing much talk either. Good virtuous people living virtuous lives.
Bible study is good but on occasion it can be politely argumentative. Egos clash. "My interpretation is closer to the truth than yours." In a sense I feel Im hiding in the Bible Study Group. One day I might head back to the other group. I ask myself that every time at 7.00pm Thursday. Should I go back?
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