Today the Christian emphasis falls heavily on the \u201cactive\u201d life. People are more concerned with earth than with heaven; they would rather \u201cdo something\u201d than to commune with God. The average Christian feels a lot nearer to this world than to the world above. The current vogue favors \u201cChristian action.\u201d The favorite brand of Christianity is that sparked by the man in a hurry, hard hitting, aggressive and ready with the neat quip. We are neglecting the top side of our souls. The light in the tower burns dimly while we hurry about the grounds below, making a great racket and giving the impression of wonderful devotion to our task.<\/p>\n
Isaiah 55:1, 2; Luke 10:38\u201342; John 6:27<\/p>\n
The Price of Neglect,<\/i> 41, 42.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Today the Christian emphasis falls heavily on the \u201cactive\u201d life. People are more concerned with earth than with heaven; they would rather \u201cdo something\u201d than to commune with God. The average Christian feels a lot nearer to this world than to the world above. The current vogue favors \u201cChristian action.\u201d The favorite brand of Christianity … Continue reading “ACTIVITY:
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