By the number of books you find under the subject-header “Christian
Living,” we can either assume that there’s a lot to say on the topic or
that Christians still have no idea what their life is really all
about. This confusion is nothing new.
Many Christians in the 3rd and 4th
centuries thought that moving to monasteries in the desert was a step
forward in the Christian life and ministry.
But what would today’s
evangelicals say is the the point of the Christian life?
Confusion on Christian Life and Ministry
Some would say the Christian life is about spiritual disciplines.
Read your Bible daily and through the year, subscribe to a devotional
magazine, keep a current prayer journal, and ensure that it’s all
consistent and organized. You observe this among Christians who measure
spiritual maturity by the consistency of their “quiet time” and who’ll
address any sin or spiritual malady with “You need to read your Bible
more.” Often, you’ll notice a discrete ambivalence to the public
services of the local church – even forsaking it for “quiet time.” Continue at Steve Meister
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