As
far as I understand the book, Pietism is a movement that encourages internal
revival within Christianity during the period of Enlightenment or the age of
reason that they should live what Christianity stands for. Christianity is rich
in knowledge about the truth in the Bible. Christianity has made study of the
bible and formulated doctrines that will help Christians understand the
scripture. But it does not end in understanding. It should be practiced by a
follower of Christ. The result of
studying it should be seen by his life. That’s what the movement is all about.
That is what the Pietism is encouraging to the follower of Christ. It is not a
group, organization, not any higher rank in position. It is simply a movement
that encourages people to take a stand and make people’s stand work. In short,
it is simply telling Christians to act.
Upon learning this movement, I was
reminded that Christianity is not just about facing and studying the scripture.
We should act out what we have learned. It also reminded me as a Bible school
student that when we minister to people, it’s not just about teaching people
about the bible and sharing the Love of God towards people. It’s not just about
simply telling Jesus and share the gospel to the lost. Our life as a follower
of Christ matters also. Our head, hearts, and hand matter also. What we think,
feel, and do, are factors that impact
our Christian walk.
So as I live my daily life, I should
walk my talk, I should practice what I preach. By this, I know that I am making
a part in the Pietistic movement. Simply obeying God by action will also
encourage other Christians to follow and obey Christ. When I teach about the
love of God to the people, simply by loving the street children by giving them
a candy or crackers will encourage other Christians to love others. They may do
it to someone that they love but at least they do it. There are a lot of things
to teach but the important thing is to check first whether we do it or not.
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