There seems to be no end to a list of distractions, pulling us away from following Christ. As our culture becomes more secular and divided, many view following Christ as a radical and out of touch with culture way to live. We do not feel the threat of being executed for our faith, as in some areas of the world and describes in Scripture. It we can be marginalized and shunned. The idols that draw us away from Christ are related to being self absorbed with power, status, possessions and pleasure. But following Christ is a radical upside down life that our culture does nit understand.
“We have transformed the gospel into the benefits we receive from Jesus rather than the call to be conformed to the life of Jesus. We want abundance without obedience.” - Greg Ogden, Transforming Discipleship
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