Day: March 26, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,…” (Matthew 23:5 KJV).

Should we be in attendance at the “Desperate-for-Attention-and-Relevance Conference?”

A meeting of certain “celebrities” was once advertised on social media. One observer sardonically replied, “Desperate-for-attention-and-relevance conference.” I saw the announcement and chuckled. Clearly, while the individual was being comical, the title was most appropriate. It was a lineup of people whose policies and ideals were proven to be foolish. Many were individuals advanced in years and should have retired from public life in shame long ago. Yet, there they were, proudly organizing another rally so they could have a platform to spread their tripe. “Look at me! Hear me! Do not forget that I exist!”

Many years back, the online presence of a young woman initially seemed to be beneficial. She shared her insightful thoughts on popular culture and trends. As time passed though, I realized she was a phony with her melodramatic outrage and most obnoxious with her nasty attitude. It was not merely what she was saying, but how rude she was in saying it. There was nothing rational—only unbridled emotions, theatrics, living for controversy. More people began detesting her because there was no sense or value in her assertions. She just liked to hear herself talk, and she knew others could hear her too; such are “showboats,” performing in an ostentatiously sensational manner calculated to draw attention. Recently, I re-connected with her. Judging by her words today, I have not regretted abandoning her years ago. She now has her own television show! I am more convinced than ever that she “grandstands,” making odd or completely fabricated statements simply to gain notoriety. Also, she now has children…. meaning the next generation is already growing up under her “guidance.” (Horrors!)

The above real-life situations, as dreadful as they are, are not as serious in the grand scheme of things as the “showboating” of the “show-offs” living during the Apostle Paul’s day. Here, members of the Church the Body of Christ are advised to prevent the flesh from destroying the very grace ministry of God that that Body should be maintaining….