Silent Christianity

Unfortunately, as of late, I have noticed an epidemic of people who call themselves enlightened that are silent. I have done some conversing on some message boards and group lists for the Home Churched and some other areas. To those I spoke to it seems crazy to reach out to others, almost a sin. They stay in their quiet little group. Only their close friends and relatives would ever know that they are doing something to help others and that they have an alternative way to worship and serve the Lord. This is a sad commentary. Are they ashamed about where they are and what they are doing? Are they afraid to step out of the shadows and stand up for what they believe in? We need to get past ourselves and our comfortable little groups. I remember what it felt like to believe that there was no alternative, nowhere to go, and no one to turn to. In this world and in the general Church community people need answers. They want something new, and know that they need more. People need a place to express themselves, but some do not realize that they are entitled to do so. Why is it that we are hiding? If there are so many home Churches, small groups, and alternative ways of worship why doesn't anyone know they exist? Now I ask you, is it okay to hide your light where no one can see it? Is it okay to leave your friends and neighbors in the dark about the revelation that God has given you? Do you care enough about them to reach out to them, or would you rather hide and avoid any criticism? Consider the parable of the talents... We are meant to use and multiply what God has given us. He does not want us to bury his divine revelation. He loves us and we are supposed to Love one another. Is it love to hide a better direction, a better way, from those who need it, or is that neglect? Consider for yourself. Are you being selfish with what God has blessed you with or are you eagerly sharing it with others? You don't need an advertising campaign, or to be political. You do need to not be afraid of who you are and what you believe. Rumor travels fast, and if you're not afraid to get out there and actually help the community, people will know. If they need you they find you. The word of God is not exclusive to one group. Our ancestors were corrected on this, we can read it in the Bible. Jesus was not silent. He did not hide. Why do we?

Oh, and one more question........
Is your group meeting for God, or for yourselves?