In discussing daily life, Taylor used the paintball/video game example to argue that even if an activity isn’t inherently sinful, “it’s the sin of neglect” when a world needs the gospel; what kinds of “harmless” time uses in your life might actually reveal neglect of kingdom mission, and how do you discern that without sliding into mere rule-keeping?
Another way to ask: What “not sinful” ways you spend time might actually show you are neglecting God’s mission? How can you tell the difference without turning it into a bunch of rules?
Direct Answer
Taylor’s point is that the two-kingdom life makes Jesus’ mission the reference point for time; “harmless” hobbies can become sinful when they train us to neglect gospel work and kingdom priorities.
Support from Transcript:
When asked how two kingdoms affects daily life, answers include “priorities, relationships, time and money management.”
He summarizes: being a follower of Jesus “encompasses all of life. What doesn’t it affect?”
He calls identity a reference point: “I am an ambassador for the kingdom of God… I want to represent him as accurately as I can.”
He gives the paintball example: “Regardless of whether or not it’s wrong… if we have time for that… it’s the sin of neglect.”
He grounds it in mission need: “we have a world that’s needing the gospel… people that need to get ready… present the kingdom.”
Discernment is not rule-making but reference-point thinking: “It’s our point of reference for everything.”
Discussion Follow-ups
What activities in our schedules prove we “have time,” and what kingdom work is being crowded out? How can we evaluate time in light of mission without turning it into a new list of restrictions?
