“When Waste Is Worship: Seeing the Heart of the Titanic Through the Cross,” explores the concept of lavish sacrifice being misunderstood as foolish “waste” by those who do not grasp the depth of love and honor involved. The article uses the movie Titanic—specifically Rose dropping the Heart of the Ocean—to introduce the idea that letting go of something valuable can be an act of remembrance and reverence rather than poor economics. Multiple Biblical examples are provided to reinforce this theme, including Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, David pouring out life-risking water, and Paul viewing his imminent death as a sacred “drink offering.” Ultimately, the author centers this idea on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, arguing that what the world views as foolish waste, heaven recognizes as the ultimate act of worship and powerful redemption.
