The magazine headline reads, "Sandra Bullock; the new mom makes a joyous return to the spotlight." It has been only a few weeks since the revelations of her husband's affairs and their subsequent divorce. But you wouldn't know it from the photos because, in the movie world, image is everything. Image can easily become everything in our world too. When we spend our time and energy seeking recognition and the approval of others, we are caught in that deadly sin: vainglory. When we boast, let's boast in the Lord (II Corinthians 10:17). Join us this Sunday, 10 a.m. as we continue our series on the seven deadly sins.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Vainglory: Image is everything
The magazine headline reads, "Sandra Bullock; the new mom makes a joyous return to the spotlight." It has been only a few weeks since the revelations of her husband's affairs and their subsequent divorce. But you wouldn't know it from the photos because, in the movie world, image is everything. Image can easily become everything in our world too. When we spend our time and energy seeking recognition and the approval of others, we are caught in that deadly sin: vainglory. When we boast, let's boast in the Lord (II Corinthians 10:17). Join us this Sunday, 10 a.m. as we continue our series on the seven deadly sins.
