So, Big Chris Meirose spread an infection to me by tagging me to respond to a Meme. IF I were to do this, I would certainly make quite a few people angry since I have dissed virtually every Meme with which I have EVER been tagged.

Here’s my rant: Who really has the time for this? What value does it really bring to the blogosphere? Why? See how arrogant and selfish I have been. I really should learn to loosen up and play nice.

So, despite my normal protestations, I cave to the pressure (humbly) and now give in to the Meme virus. To those who have previously meme-ed me – oh well, I suppose you will simply have to be angry.

Here’s the Meme:

In an effort to keep it simple, short, and easy to follow, I’d like to challenge you to quote one verse (not one chapter). And then say what the Lord has been teaching you in one sentence (not one paragraph). Then tag 5 peeps (you know the drill).

Here’s my passage: Philippians 2:5: Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,

Here’s my lesson: Stop seeking status, image, likability for the sake of self-promotion and do nothing, absolutely nothing, with the aim of self-exaltation or self-preservation (unless it is merely to defend the gospel), but pursue humble, selfless service that seeks to show the sufficiency of Jesus Christ, letting God have His way with you in His own time and by His own means.

Hmm, is that really a sentence or more of a paragraph? See, I’m not too good at this – but hey, it’s my first one, give me some slack.

Therefore, I now infect the following:

Justin Peters (who needs to be more compulsive)

David Cox (a good brother of whom I now joyfully address as Dr.)

Stephen Jones (one of the most faithful pastors I know)

Carol Banks (a faithful wife of a faithful man who is serving the Lord by serving his country in Iraq)

Jeff Mooney (a closet dispensationalist, despite his loud cries to the contrary)