Christians should “look not only to own interests but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). This is precisely the way the church should function not just at a potluck meal, but day in and day out. When everyone shows up with selfless generosity no one goes away hungry, even those who can’t afford to bring much food. These families show up not to be fed, but to feed others. An ideal potluck is one to which most families bring more than enough food to feed their entire family. Let’s not focus on poor potlucks, but on ideal potlucks. At a poor potluck, the older ladies are typically wringing their hands and whispering to their husbands, “You may need to go to the store for more food.” A poor potluck is one to which multiple families simply bring a 2-liter of Coke or a bag of chips (when they have the means to bring much more). We have probably all experienced a poor potluck. Potlucks Reflect the Mutual Generosity of the Church Here are some lessons the church can learn from a potluck. Not only are potlucks incredibly enjoyable, they actually reflect good theology. Personally, I think the best potlucks are church potlucks table after table filled with casserole dishes, crockpots, and pie plates. You reach into the “pot” to retrieve some food, not really knowing what you may find, because the dish was prepared by someone else. The word “potluck” means exactly what it seems to mean, a meal of chance.
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