The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Kingdom

1. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom is an opportunist. He is a creature of opportunity, unwilling and unable to be counted upon in any circumstance other than what is laid before him by someone else. 2. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom is a free spirit. Not free in the sense of being set free by the gospel, but free in the sense of being free from responsibility. As such, they are free from usefulness. 3. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom is satisfied to travel at the expense of others. 4. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom expects little of himself, but much of God. 5. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom has faith that everything's going to work out just fine and he will arrive at his final destination. He has not availed himself to know just what that destination might be. 6. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom is not able to establish relationships because they are never around very long. 7. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom feels free to critique the ways of the Kingdom, although no interest in helping to improve areas of concern evidences itself. 8. The Hitch Hiker in the Kingdom is aware of the love of God, but totally oblivious to the depth and the riches of God's saving grace. These are some thoughts about "spiritual hitch hikers", which was a term used today by Cornell Johnson.