Treasuring Christ - A Desiring God Video

This video really impressed me for two main reasons.

One: The message was true, and it challenged me. This is the kind of message that will stir something in a man's soul, helping him see the glory of Christ and the wonder of following Him.

Two: The people who put this together know how to use technology, engage the culture, and keep a sound theology that challenges the culture. This is a rare but hard-hitting combo. Most messages devoted to preaching the truth are bland or downright boring. Most message aimed at "staying up with technology" or "engaging the culture" or "meeting people where they are at" are lame. And by lame, I mean that they can't walk, can't move, are unable to make any change in the world. They start with the idea that in order to keep a person's attention, you have to give them what they want. First, they give the person what they want visually or audibly with fun videos or effects, etc., but then they also slip into basing the message itself on what the audience wants. By the time this happens, you might as well not have a message at all, because without challenging the audience you'll accomplish nothing. You can have all their attention and approval, but no change of their hearts.

An effective message will engage the culture in a way that grabs attention, meets people where they are at, and tells them squarely "You can't stay here. Move." In essence, a good message will use culture against itself, using the neutral things that people want and like to get them to see that the negative things they want are killing them.

And, of course, I like this video because it reminds us that the only sound way to live is with Christ as head, and all else should be submitted to His service.