The spirituality of our day

i drove by one of our local unitarian churches the other day.   here’s what was on their sign for everyone to read as they drove by:

“the best religion is the one that gets you closest to god.”

wow.

definitely the philosophy of spirituality that defines the culture of today.   i’m neither frustrated nor intimidated by it.   what does frustrate me is how this kind of spirituality has crept into the lives and fellowship of the redeemed.

though not as blatant,  the idea of a personalized and individually subjective god is everywhere among those who count themselves as part of the church.

truth is seen as relative.   biblical illiteracy runs rampant.   core beliefs continue to be redefined to fit the needs of the faithful. prayer lives are nothing more than wishful thinking.   discipleship has been traded for personal comfort.   surrender of the will and gracious,  humble obedience has been substituted for experience.   feeling close to god is the measuring stick of spirituality.

and it is happening in our house.

is there something you need to be doing to get your spiritual act together?

who are you going to tell?  who are you going to ask for help?

#faith #obedience #truth