Christ and Culture

In a previous post, I talked about the Gospel being subversive to any culture.  Recently, I listened to a podcast in which the two hosts were discussing the proper response of Christians to culture.  They listed 4 responses that the church should take:

1. Receiving - appreciating in culture that which contains Truth
2. Resisting - speaking out about where culture is denying Truth
3. Repenting - confessing where I have over-emphasized one over the other
4. Reforming - personally being transformed into a closer image of Christ

To hear the podcast, click on this link:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066787/13195834

Declaring God's Power to the Next Generation

As for me, I will always have hope;

    I will praise you more and more.

My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds,

    of your saving acts all day long—

    though I know not how to relate them all.

I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord;

    I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.

Since my youth, God, you have taught me,

    and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

Even when I am old and gray,

    do not forsake me, my God,

till I declare your power to the next generation,

    your mighty acts to all who are to come.

(Psalm 71:14-18)

Let this be recorded for a generation to come,

    so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD.

(Psalm 102:18)

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds

(Psalm 45:4-6)