Three Degrees Is Enough

  You might have heard about the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Its premise is that prolific actor Kevin Bacon can be connected in shared acting gigs to almost any in Hollywood in less than seven turns.  For example, Keanu Reeves was in "Speed" with Sandra Bullock. Bullock was in "Practical Magic" with Nicole Kidman. Kidman was in "Eyes Wide Shut" with Tom Cruise. Cruise was in "A Few Good Men" with Kevin Bacon. It's a fun game for movie nerds to flex their knowledge muscles.

  However, you may have fewer degrees than Kevin Bacon.

  Researchers Nicholas Christakis and James Flower found that for most people they are interconnected to over a thousand people by at least three degrees of relationship.  A personal impact and influence to over a thousand people. So, your actions have a ripple effect. The things you do don’t just affect your son but your son’s best friend mother.

 Consider then your potential impact for the cause of Christ. One good act, one conversation, one Bible study can shape thousands. One unkind word, one ugly deed, one complaint can as well. You have the potential to bring Christ to thousand, and they in turn to millions.

  That’s why we consider our connections and how we are taking advantage of them. “Going into all the word
” might just be a few degrees away

“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

2^nd Timothy 2:2