I’ve really had it with “Fake” news. Hurricanes are bad enough without Weather Channel reporters standing in ditches feet from dry land to “dramatize” the effects of the storm. Headlines often don’t reflect the facts in the underlying story. The decisions what to report are often based on politics and not newsworthiness. It’s sad that I have to consider the source when watching news programs or reading reports.
Even sadder is the often fake presentation of the good news of Jesus. We were created for relationship with our creator. The death and resurrection of Jesus make that possible. He calls us to follow Him.
In our enthusiasm to spread this news, we often create fake news headlines. We make it seem that it’s all about a simple prayer, or stepping forward at a church service. We bury things like repentance or taking up our cross deep in the story or even in footnotes. We promise what was never intended. New “converts” expect never to be sick, poor or anxious again. When “accepting Jesus” doesn’t cure ills, solve problems or lead to perpetual happiness here on earth, conversions collapse.
Not only do we often promise too much, but we can also pile on too much. Jesus did it all, but we still have to attend church every week, write sufficient checks and walk in perfection.
Let’s get the Good News straight. We are all sinners and can’t save ourselves. Our only hope is trust in the saving work of Jesus. Our gratitude for the miracle of grace motivates us to good works and a passion to deepen our relationship with our creator and his children. That’s news that plenty good enough and doesn’t need fake puffery or burdensome add-ons
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