This doll has several different sayings. These are supposedly the words every husband wants to hear.
- "Are you sure you want me to wash this shirt - you've only worn it a couple of days?"
- "It's ok honey, I forgot our anniversary too."
- "Don't worry, I'll take out the trash - I could use the exercise!"
- "You don't need to stop and ask directions - maybe you'll find a shortcut!"
- "A reversible drill - I'ts just what I wanted!"
- "You don't need a glass - just drink right from the carton!"
I've taken it to work to share with my friends and get their opinions about it. Needless to say, the men find it much more humorous than the women.
As I thought about this, it occured to me that the primary message of this doll is that "You don't need to change or improve. Repentance and growth are unnecessary. Stay the way you are."
It's true that most of us do not want to hear our spouse list all of our faults and failings. We aren't real thrilled when someone comes with a clipboard and a list to diagnose what's wrong with our thoughts, attitudes and actions.
But the message - don't change, don't grow, don't improve, don't repent is not the message of Jesus Christ. "I'm OK - You're OK" is the message Satan speaks. The message of Christianity is that we're sinners in need of a savior.
And as Christians we are called to grow more like Christ and be changed into His likeness. Jesus saves us where ever we are - but he doesn't save us to let us stay there!
2 Peter 3:18 says, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
It's great to be loved unconditionally. But real love will never be satisfied with letting us spend our life digging in the dirt when there are stars to reach.
Pastor John
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