Love, Sex, and Mammon

— Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 —

My editorial for the March 2009 issue of Touchstone magazine is now online. The editorial, “Love, Sex, and Mammon: Hard Times, Hard Truths, and the Economics of the Christian Family”, is about the opportunity the economic meltdown affords us to reconsider, and reimagine, the priorities of the church and the family. You can access the editorial here.

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5 Responses to “Love, Sex, and Mammon”

  1. Dourna Taylor March 3rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    I linked to this article from your posting on Twitter. Thank you for your honesty and candor. I have expressed similar thoughts regarding the digitalized vegetables myself and have faced quick, harsh criticism from several of my Christian peers.

    Their whole purpose, focus, and intent is to sell their products to kids and the parents follow along obligingly thinking that at least their children are hearing a “Christian” message.Throwing a godly spin on their tales is not the primary purpose, but rather an afterthought.

    As far as divorce goes, if we attempt to practice what Christ taught, our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ call us judgmental and unforgiving. The church today for the most part is a disorganized mess in a state of utter chaos. Trying to become user friendly with far too many optional choices for worship has degraded the understanding of what becoming a true follower of Christ should be. Our societal swing toward the type of tolerance which bends over backwards to include each individual and their own personal quirks, needs, desires, etcetera has led to this confusion which rules the programs in most churches today. So much for “take up your cross and follow Me”.

    I applaud your honest, forthright opinion on how believers should deal with this economic crisis and the encouragement beyond that to think about what might have possibly brought us to this point.

    In God’s Grace,
    Dourna Taylor

  2. Andy Lutz March 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Dr. Moore,

    Thanks for the timely article. It was convicting and encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to work out these thoughts and apply them. Hope all is well with you and your family.

    Because of Christ,

    Andy

  3. Brother Hank March 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    “From the Tree in the garden to the wilderness beyond the Jordan to the present hour, the people of God are tempted to turn their digestive or reproductive tracts away from the mystery of Christ and toward the self as god.”

    Preach it, Dr. Moore! At the bottom (and the top) of it all is how we value Christ — be it in our marriages, in our sex, or in our family. I wonder how many couples truthfully consider whether their contraceptive mentality is picturing a redemptive expectation in Christ, rather than a pragmatic means to a self-promoted end.

    He is Lord of the Womb,
    ‘BH

  4. Clifford Simon March 8th, 2009 at 1:23 am

    Dr. Moore,

    A timely piece of wisdom for someone heading in to marriage. Thank you.

  5. David Martin March 13th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    Well said Dr. Moore. My wife, Rebecca, and I, were talking about this very thing tonight (Fri), and your article has impressed upon me even further how important it is to gain biblical perspective on the matters currently at hand in our nation. While not wanting to disengage from the culture, I have been thinking about, and your editorial articulates the importance of Matt. 6 and the importance of seeking the kingdom of God first above all else. Thank you for this word, and please continue on with your loving candor.