What would Jesus drive?
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What would Jesus drive?
Some scholars insist that Jesus drove a Honda, but didn't like to talk about it.
As proof, they cite a verse in St. John's Gospel where Christ tells the crowd,
"For I did not speak of my own Accord..." - John 12:49
And, following the Master's lead, the Apostles car-pooled in a Honda
"The Apostles were in one Accord." !!!! - Acts 5:12
As proof, they cite a verse in St. John's Gospel where Christ tells the crowd,
"For I did not speak of my own Accord..." - John 12:49
And, following the Master's lead, the Apostles car-pooled in a Honda
"The Apostles were in one Accord." !!!! - Acts 5:12
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It Definitely Would Not Be a Status Vehicle
On the week he died, Jesus came into Jerusaluem on a donkey. If it were today, valid arguements could probably be made it would be:
One of the strongest themes of Jesus was not seeking the approval of others be your motivation - just do the right thing and forget yourself. In other words, don't buy status symbols - things that build you up.
Just got back from a ski-trip and discussed the topic of what people drive and why they pick them. A good case could be made that status symbol vehicles (what ever they are) are driven by the most insecure of people. It's a lot easier to have heathy self-esteem, than to get things and achievments to impress others. Wtihout getting into a lot of Scripture, I'm sure Jesus could find some who drive a hybrid just as narcisstic and self-absorbed as a Hummer driver.
Before seeing this thread, the thought crossed my mind that the most effective fuel-saving measure would be if the public drive what they need in a utilitarian manner without the ego entering the vehicle choice. That's what Jesus would do.
- A compact
- A rental
- Mass transit
- A bike or motorcycle
One of the strongest themes of Jesus was not seeking the approval of others be your motivation - just do the right thing and forget yourself. In other words, don't buy status symbols - things that build you up.
Just got back from a ski-trip and discussed the topic of what people drive and why they pick them. A good case could be made that status symbol vehicles (what ever they are) are driven by the most insecure of people. It's a lot easier to have heathy self-esteem, than to get things and achievments to impress others. Wtihout getting into a lot of Scripture, I'm sure Jesus could find some who drive a hybrid just as narcisstic and self-absorbed as a Hummer driver.
Before seeing this thread, the thought crossed my mind that the most effective fuel-saving measure would be if the public drive what they need in a utilitarian manner without the ego entering the vehicle choice. That's what Jesus would do.
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Re: What would Jesus drive?
Not sure about this but I think in Jesus time most people rode a donkey, that and if he was out with the 12 apostles he would need more that a compact to get around. Sorry to say this but he might be driving a VAN! Then again if there were 13 people in one van that would make for some great mileage per person! kevin
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Re: What would Jesus drive?
A minivan is a good point!
I've read consumer research that indicates that minivan drivers are the most community-oriented of large vehicle owners.
I've read consumer research that indicates that minivan drivers are the most community-oriented of large vehicle owners.
Last edited by Delta Flyer; Jan 2, 2006 at 04:27 PM.
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Re: It Definitely Would Not Be a Status Vehicle
The Prius, no way... but the Honda Civic Hybrid maybe...it's modest enough you can hardly tell the difference from the outside.
But realistically, Jesus might not drive at all.
But realistically, Jesus might not drive at all.
Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
On the week he died, Jesus came into Jerusaluem on a donkey. If it were today, valid arguements could probably be made it would be:
One of the strongest themes of Jesus was not seeking the approval of others be your motivation - just do the right thing and forget yourself. In other words, don't buy status symbols - things that build you up.
Just got back from a ski-trip and discussed the topic of what people drive and why they pick them. A good case could be made that status symbol vehicles (what ever they are) are driven by the most insecure of people. It's a lot easier to have heathy self-esteem, than to get things and achievments to impress others. Wtihout getting into a lot of Scripture, I'm sure Jesus could find some who drive a hybrid just as narcisstic and self-absorbed as a Hummer driver.
Before seeing this thread, the thought crossed my mind that the most effective fuel-saving measure would be if the public drive what they need in a utilitarian manner without the ego entering the vehicle choice. That's what Jesus would do.
- A compact<
- A rental<
- Mass transit<
- A bike or motorcycle<
One of the strongest themes of Jesus was not seeking the approval of others be your motivation - just do the right thing and forget yourself. In other words, don't buy status symbols - things that build you up.
Just got back from a ski-trip and discussed the topic of what people drive and why they pick them. A good case could be made that status symbol vehicles (what ever they are) are driven by the most insecure of people. It's a lot easier to have heathy self-esteem, than to get things and achievments to impress others. Wtihout getting into a lot of Scripture, I'm sure Jesus could find some who drive a hybrid just as narcisstic and self-absorbed as a Hummer driver.
Before seeing this thread, the thought crossed my mind that the most effective fuel-saving measure would be if the public drive what they need in a utilitarian manner without the ego entering the vehicle choice. That's what Jesus would do.
