What'cha aiming at?

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Garth Heckman

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Sin’s definition is missing the mark…

But it means we are shooting at something. All of us, we are at least trying to make a point out of our life…

But if we miss… well…

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Usage: The verb "hustereó" primarily conveys the idea of lacking or being deficient in something. It can refer to material needs, such as lacking food or resources, as well as spiritual or moral deficiencies. The term is often used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals or groups fall short of God's standards or expectations.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of lacking or falling short was not only a material concern but also a moral and philosophical one. The idea of deficiency was often linked to the pursuit of virtue and the ideal of self-sufficiency. In the Jewish context, lacking could also imply a failure to meet the covenantal obligations or to live up to the righteousness required by the Law.

But the question today is… what are you shooting for? What have you been shooting for and when you do hit the target - do you get what you thought you would get out of it?

And if not… why not shoot for what God has for you… He will help you hit the target every time.

Crazy story in Mark 10 and I think we might miss the underlying theme…

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’[d]”

20 “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.”

21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”

The man had all the things he had aimed for. He hit the mark on obeying the commands… Jesus didn’t argue that point with him.

He hit all the targets with money, popularity, prestige… he had it all. On the outside this guy was killing it… but he trusted his accomplishments, his toys, his resources more than he was willing to trust God.