James 5:14-15
proskaleomai... to invite
When we're sick, James tells us to invite the elders to pray over us. But we don't. We don't want to bother people. We don't want people to bother us. It's no big deal. I can take care of myself. It's kind of embarrassing and kind of annoying to not be whole and perfect and in charge.
It starts out with a weakness that seems physical. But somewhere along the line, James brings in the disease of sin. A spiritual weakness. That's what really needs healed, anyway.
And letting people get That Close is really... well, invasive. And humbling.
But, that's what we're to do as the Church.
We're not alone. Maybe we should start acting like it.
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