Walking the fine line...

As human beings, there's always a line. That line could be the absolute boundary of our moral behavior, ie "The line you don't want to cross.". The line could also be a set goal, you wish to accomplish. "If I make it to Senior Vice-Boss of Thingamajig, by 30, I'm right on track." But there's also another line, the so-called "Fine Line". In this case, the fine line is the distinction between one extreme and the other. For humans, there are fine lines between like and love, between ingenuity and stupidity. For Americans, there is a fine line between conservative and moderate, or moderate and liberal. And for Christians... well, there's about thirty more "fine lines" we have to deal with. What are some of them?
Well, at this stage in my life, the BIGGEST one is between "Waiting on God's Will and passivity". What is the distinction between waiting for God to show you what his will is for your life, and not doing anything at all? I mean, people always talk about God's perfect timing. When he wants you to have a girlfriend, he will let you know. There's no point rushing it, it will only lead to despair. Or, "God will let you know in his own "Mysterious Way" when you'll have kids." It's always about God's timing. Ok, so, that means I should wait, right? But then, at what point does that "waiting" turn into "passiveness"? It may look to you like I'm not doing anything at all, but in reality, I'm "waiting" for God to do something. Is this how it's supposed to work?
"Doing God's Will and keeping busy" This is another one that people, often Church leaders always stress. A common passage explaining it is the one comparing and contrasting Martha with Mary, when they receive Jesus into their house. Look at Mary, attentively catering to Jesus! Awww... isn't that precious? But look at Martha, rushing around like a chicken without a head! Boooo! And yet, ironically, often with the same breath, these preachers are lamenting the fact that no one is stepping up to help out with Church committees and functions. So, what is the line between doing what God wants me to do, and me, just serving the Church, because I've been pressured into doing it? Maybe the pastor asking me Is God's way of showing me how to serve Him?
"Selfish and wealthy" This is applies more to the wealthy Christians. Is it ok to be wealthy? Is it ok to want to buy new things? What about all those other Christians who say things like, "You know the money you used to buy that new coat, could have been used to feed a hundred homeless people for 10 years!" What's the proper response for that? Should we all give up our earthly pleasures in order to serve the poor? Is there something wrong with being rich? My uncle had that problem. He's a pretty wealthy man, and I wouldn't say he splurges a lot. Sure, he really likes to eat, but on the whole he's pretty good with money. He tithes to the Church and gives to many charity organizations. So, one time, he wanted to buy a Porsche. But his son stopped him and said, "You know, with all the money to buy that Porsche, you could give it to needy churches instead." That didn't stop my uncle, though; it only delayed him. He bought the Porsche about a year later.
"Serving and Chores" At what point does serving the Lord become a chore? How long must a person dread doing something before it just becomes busy-work? And if no one else does it, who will? I'm reminded of a story I once heard, about this University Professor bundling up twigs for the Church and placing them out in the street for the Garbage collection the next day. That can't be a very fun job, and it's way below his intellectual skills. So, is that serving God, or just another chore he has to do?
"Judging and Rebuking" I hear this all the time, "Don't judge me!", uttered any time someone wants to talk to another brother or sister about some wrong. Is that person really judging or is it a rebuke? What's the difference? Here are some common examples: Persuading someone from not getting a Tattoo. Letting someone know that hats are not worn during service. No bringing alcohol to a fellowship activity.

Well, there are plenty of others, but this post is already quite long. I know, a "Fine Line between a long post and a boring post". Anyway, if you can think of others, write it in the comment section.