Becoming a Steward
Archive for June 2009
The dangers of T.V.
“It’s the unremitting triviality that makes television so deadly. What we desperately need is help to enlarge our capacities to be moved by the immeasurable glories of Christ. Television takes us almost constantly in the opposite direction, lowering, shrinking, and deadening our capacities for worshiping Christ.” -John Piper
True motives or false gospel?
“Jesus did not say to make converts to your way of thinking, but He said to look after His sheep, to see that they get nourished in the knowledge of Him.” Oswald Chambers Yesterday I was in Borders bookstore where I found a book call “The Third Jesus.” The book is written from a very … Continue reading
Biblical procrastination
“Their heart was not steadfast toward him; they were not faithful to his covenant. Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath.” Psalm 78 So many times I am not steadfast toward God’s love for me. I … Continue reading
Quick thoughts
Here are some quick thoughts from John Piper about the differences between hero worship and holy emulation: “It is right and risky to aim at being worthy of emulation. It is more foundationally right to aim at being helpful. It is essential in both that we be amazed that we are forgiven through Christ, and … Continue reading
