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Separate from the World
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Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
Nobody wants to stick out. Everybody wants to blend in. That’s the mantra of a middle school kid. Unfortunately, it’s also the way many of us approach our faith as we navigate our culture. We don’t want to make waves, ruffle feathers, or stick out in any way. And that's a problem. Because Scripture calls us to be separate from the world. In 2 Corinthians. 6:17, we hear God calling:
What exactly does it mean to be separate? Godly Christians haven’t always agreed. But we know the Almighty doesn’t ask us to wear dorky clothes or speak in King James English. That said, there ought to be plenty about us that marks us as different. So different, the world sees us as separate. And that’s not a comfortable place to be. What grid can we use to make choices that separate us from the world? J.C. Ryle has some ideas:
So…how’s your heart? |
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