There are many good attributes of the Japanese people as they practice Buddhism and Shintoism - but God has higher standards for us than just being "good." We must get rid of the idols in our lives and truly reach for the higher goals and requirements that God has for His people and all mankind as we reach out for the ultimate destiny He has in store for each of us.
Tim Martens is the pastor of the Northwest Arkansas and Springfield Missouri congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, he has had successful careers in business and education as well as being a newspaper columnist.
