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MAKING DISCIPLES OF ALL NAIIONS
Timothy Tay ¦ 15th April 2008
When Jesus issued his parting command to his disciples he commissioned them to make disciples of all nations (people groups). If the cross that Jesus was crucified in is symbolic of Christian faith which has a vertical dimension of worship and a horizontal dimension of ministry then the commandments to love God with all our being and to love our neighbour as ourself become even more succinct. An over emphasis on faith and worship at the expense of good work and ministry is bordering dead faith (James 2:17), likewise, exhausting oneself in doing good and losing the dimension of worship borders on insanity (Heb 9:14, Psalms 46:10). Regretably, the world sees the Church today in either of these extremes and is not impressed, not the least, becoming disciples of Christ.
Kevin Rudd's opening talk at Beijing University on his recent visit to China provides an example for Christian to follow. His stated mission in politics is to take the message of the Good News to the hungry and the naked in the city, and the nation, and the world beyond (Christianity and Politics, May 30, 2005). He is convinced that the church is and remains an overwhelming force for good in the world.
Mr Rudd might not returned from his packed world tour with any trade deal or political agreement of significance, however, his ability to communicate his thoughts clearly without drawing venomous animosity is a skill many statesmen wished they have, President Bush included. Rudd's ability to speak Chinese fluently has doubtedly proved lethal. "There is an old Chinese saying", he says, "Fear no gods, neither anything on earth, but fear a foreigner who can speak Chinese'" is a veiled opening salvo to warn the Chinese that he meant business. Whether Mr Rudd is aware of it or not his approach in reaching out to the Chinese is similar to that taken by the legendary Hudson Taylor when he absorbed all the Chineseness that a foreigner could become without compromising on the Word (message). Mr Rudd has successfully invited himself within the often spoken unscrutable oriental wall without having to sacrifice his credentials as a spokesman for the western alliance, if fact, he now commands even greater respect by western leaders.

But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works" (James 2:18)

Ed: Click the image above to view the 50 seconds video of PM's speech

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