The Culture of Casual      
 

by Jonathan Perz

 

From our speech to our attire, our assembling with the church to our prayer life, the Christianity of many has been plagued by a culture of casual. More and more, the press for convenience and comfort drives our convictions. We like to be able to approach God on our terms, rather than His. We want a relaxed relationship with the Lord. Too many demands and too many commands cramp our sense of discipleship, thus a shift from a careful handling of His word to a carefree approach to God. Expectations exasperate us. Doctrine is dull. Truth is flexible. It all becomes less about God and more about us. Do we approach God and all that is His with the proper sense of reverence and awe? And lest anyone think the concern expressed here is about dress clothes and formality, ceremony and tradition, we are mistaken. It is about the attitude and the spirit with we approach all things concerning God. Are we treating that which is holy as common? God deserves more. "God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be held in reverence by all those around Him" (Psa. 89:7).          Other Articles by Jonathan Perz Catechismal Christianity Spiritual Pushovers and Terminal Hardheadedness An Open Letter to Christians Slow to Wrath God Help Me To Be A Better Listener The Reluctant Disciple Light or Darkness "Confused" by Truth Dressing Our Daughters Like Prostitutes Is the New Testament a Law? Coming to the Defense of Sin and Error Fellowship With God is Conditional     For Past Auburn Beacons go to: www.aubeacon.com/Bulletins.htm   Anyone can join the mailing list for the Auburn Beacon! Send your request to: larryrouse@aubeacon.com