D.L Moody is the founder of Moody Bible Institute. He lived a life of example and impacted the lives of many:
D.L. Moody once called on a leading citizen in Chicago to persuade him to accept Christ. They were seated in the man's parlor. It was winter and coal was burning in the fireplace. The man objected that he could be just as good a Christian outside the church as in it. Moody said nothing, but stepped to the fireplace, took the tongs, picked a blazing coal from the fire and set it off by itself. In silence the two watched it smolder and go out. "I see," said the man.
Our society teaches that we must be independent and individualistic, but the truth is we need each other for growth. One coal by itself cannot stay alive, just like one person by him/herself cannot survive. The refueling and refining of a community gives us life and strength. Church is the place for true community.
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