Beware of the God

A sermon by Glynn Cardy at a Blessing of the Animals service commorating St Francis. It warns us to beware of a God who transforms us. "“Beware of the God” reads the bright red sign outside our church. The kennel beneath it and the subscript advertising the upcoming animal service give the sign its context. Adults and children smile as they pass by. Our detractors also love it. “Ah,” said one chap last week grinning at the thought, “at last, a theological health warning outside St Matthew’s.” He thinks visitors should be wary of the God within. I agree with him. The God we worship here is not safe, and will not make you safe." Full text available at http://www.stmatthews.org.nz/?sid=74&id=652