It’s a constant challenge to live in the truth that people are our ministry, not an impediment to our ministry objectives. It seems modern ministry strategies judge people not on the degree they cling to Jesus, but on the degree they usefully support the local church’s program objectives. From Sarah Condon at Mockingbird. And nothing …
Legalism among Christian disciples is the product of misplaced or misundertood trust that diminishes grace. From Sam Storms: Legalists feel good when they can identify another person’s errors. It reinforces their feelings of superiority. They actually think themselves more spiritual, more godly, and more favored and loved by God. There’s a flip side to the …
Stop whatever you’re doing and read Stephen McAlpine’s post The Day Jesus Said “I’ve Got This”. No excerpts, no quotes, the whole thing is a highlight. Really. Read it.
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 44 113. Q. What is required in the tenth commandment? A. That there should never enter our heart even the least inclination or thought contrary to any commandment of God, but that we should always hate sin with our whole heart and find satisfaction and joy in all righteousness. 114. …
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