started at my church with a short message on the need for active discipleship, which was very welcome, but somewhat disconcerting as I realized something very basic.
Endorsing discipleship should be something akin to endorsing butterflies or kittens, to paraphrase R.C. Sproul, Jr. That is, we have this awesome Savior, so why wouldn't we want to talk about Him, that others might also enjoy Him?
Is it wise, then, to preach on the need for active discipleship, or would we be better off to simply contemplate the goodness of Him who died and rose again?
Podcast #1,103: How to Help Disengaged Young Men Reclaim Drive and Direction
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