Friday, November 19, 2010
"Secularism and Religion conform people to behavioral norms through fear (of consequences) and pride (a desire for self-aggrandizement). The gospel moves people to holiness and service out of grateful joy for grace and out of love of the glory of God for who He is in Himself." (The Gospel Coalition, Theological Vision for Ministry)
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If we are living the Christian life as a list of do's and don'ts, we don't truly understand the Christian life. We should be living the Christian life because of the love we have for the God who saved us, out of which we will naturally follow the list of do's and don'ts without giving it a second thought. At that point, it becomes a joy and opportunity rather than a burden. Children should obey their parents not because they were told to, but because they love them.
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