I thought this a very worthwhile article. It shows so clearly what happens when we just accept what is comfortable in the world and do not accept the challenge that Jesus Christ has called us to live a life that bears no resemblance to the world. Take a look.
“As we face the new millennium, we acknowledge that the state of the church is marked by growth without depth. Our zeal to go wider has not been matched with a commitment to go deeper.” — John Stott. Especially for young church leaders including myself, the temptation to make the gospel “lite” and “easy” is an ever-present one. Having spent some time engaging students within and outside the church, it is a challenge that is never far away. There is the temptation within to “grow the church”…
By Tendai Chitsike, Gateway News http://gatewaynews.co.za/christianity-lite-cheap-upstream-very-expensive-downstream/