“For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies to the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is their shame. Their mind is on earthly things”
Philippians 3:18-19
“When Jesus Christ revels himself through the gospel, which is active and creative, he calls for a spontaneous response. His message is not a reassurance to keep right on doing what we’ve been doing, but writes Edward O’Connor, ‘a summons to the labor of eliminating from our lives, faithfully and perseveringly, everything in us that is opposed to the work and will of his Holy Spirit for us.”
Brennan Manning
I bought another Brennan Manning book a few weeks ago and started reading it this past week. He keeps me from becoming so cerebral in my pursuit for truth. There are indeed some things such as predestination/free will, creation/evolution, literal/ liberal interpretation of the scriptures and other doctrinal issues that are difficult for me to understand (I can thank Paul for that). But, basic message of Jesus is rather simple, “come to me and die, so that I can give you life. Trust me, serve me, honor me and embrace my love. Love the unloved, feed the hungry and give sight to the blind. Build my kingdom and don’t forget that it is I who is working through you.”
4 comments:
Colby,
What book did you buy? Let me know.
"The Importance of Being Foolish", it is a good one!
I'd like to borrow that from you when you're done. I've heard good things about the book. Or maybe I'll buy it and read along with you. I'll let you know.
I find it hard to stop thinking on things like predestination/free will and the others you mentioned. I have a hard time keeping from pushing hard to find the truth and answers to these subjects. I think I may need to read Manning, if it can offer a way to bring me out of this mindset.
(btw...I came upon your site while searching "Aristotle".)
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