The Book of Daniel

Just dropping a line about the new NBC comedy sitcom that aired last night. Because it was the premiere show the running time for last night's program was 2 hours long. I've heard quite a few comments about the negative spin it will be putting on the church but I totally disagree with them. No one on this earth can have that many problems. Everyone on the show has a problem... And I do mean everyone. Well maybe not everyone. They showed Christ a few times and so far He doesn't appear to have a problem.

My spouse wasn't going to watch it but when he kept hearing me laugh he decided to watch a little of it. He enjoyed it because he watched the rest of the show. Comedians make fun of everything PERIOD. But for those who feel this program is giving the unsaved the wrong impression of the church, I suggest to you check yourself and all of your actions.

The people in church do have problems that don't end as soon as they accept Christ. They must also take steps to change like everyone else. Now when Christians display a holier than thou attitude or give that type of impression to non-Christians they may feel that they can't measure up. Many try to change before they come to Christ instead of letting Christ assist them in making changes. This attitude keeps many from accepting Christ.

As followers of Christ we are to help others accept Christ and then let Christ assist them in making the change He feels are necessary. This show exaggerate a lot of things but that is what comedy does. I feel that it can help spark the curiosity of some people which may cause them to come investigate the church and that's a start.