I have to say this because it needs saying. We need to rediscover an understanding of mortification. I am disturbed by its absence in what I read and hear. Yes, I believe in grace, mercy, love and compassion. I'm into all of that. But 'putting to death' of self. Renouncing personal preferences and predilections for the sake of the community's health and witness to salvation. Dying with Christ in order to be raised with Christ.
A failure to have a synchronised understanding of mortification, maturity and mission will lead to a vacuum in morality among us. Perseverence in godliness for our Saviour's sake rather than personal preference in gratification for self's sake.
Bring it on.
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Personal Reflections as a follower of the Way
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- 'Christian faith is purposeful participation in the life, ministry & victory of Jesus Christ'
- Married to Jennifer & serving together in full-time Church ministry since 1980. Committed to the Word of God in the Holy Scriptures. Influenced by Reformed, Orthodox, Catholic mystics, Anabaptists, Pietists, Puritans and Pentecostals and baptistic to the core! So thankful for Jesus, seeking to follow Him and inviting you to explore these pages to find out more about the exciting beauty of worshipping God through becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.