When Did Christianity Become 'Safe'
In his book "Gospel" J D Greear gives a great illustration of what most of us have come to think of as how our lives as Christians should be lived out. Here is the story: "In graduate school my roommate kept a dog named Max in our house. Because poor Max was crippled in his back legs, his life consisted of lying on our doorstep and staring up as us when we walked by. I remember looking at him one day and thinking, "Based on how most people see Christianity, Max would make a fine Christian: he doesn't drink; he doesn't smoke; he doesn't cuss; he doesn't get angry; we've had him neutered so his thought-life is under control. (BUT) Jesus' disciples are not supposed to be merely compliant, neutered dogs. Jesus' followers are to be alive with a love for God." I couldn't help but shake my head in sad agreement with this illustration. It made me think, "When did this 'safe', and as he put so well, 'neutered' life be...