I fear that the captivating moment to things may be the largest problem in the church today. One can teach one’s need to love one’s enemies, even the need to giveup one’s right to direct one’s own life without nearly the resistance and anger one will face for suggest one’s need to give up one’s wealth (including possessions). And lest I sound sanctimonious, I’m not very fond of that aspect of the Gospel message, either. Yet the reality that could exist if priorities shifted in that way would be captivating.
I fear that the captivating moment to things may be the largest problem in the church today. One can teach one’s need to love one’s enemies, even the need to giveup one’s right to direct one’s own life without nearly the resistance and anger one will face for suggest one’s need to give up one’s wealth (including possessions). And lest I sound sanctimonious, I’m not very fond of that aspect of the Gospel message, either. Yet the reality that could exist if priorities shifted in that way would be captivating.