We
ought to recognize one of the great problems in our modern Christianity: Those
who come to Christ probably have their minds made up that to stay sane they
must remain "adjusted" to society around them. This notion has been drilled into them from
their playpen, and it never occurs to them to question it. There is a "norm" out there
somewhere to which they must conform, and that norm is above criticism. Their success and happiness depend upon how
well they adjust to it; and Christianity, though it may add something to it,
must never disagree with the main idea!
This
is the popular notion in the world: "To be happy, adjust to the social
norm!" The problem is that the idea
will not hold up under examination. The
world does not know where it is going; it has not found life's highest
good. It is instead puzzled, frightened,
and frustrated.
Thankfully, it was to this kind of
world Jesus came. He died for its sin and now lives for the salvation of all
who repudiate it!
--
A. W. Tozer in Renewed Day by Day
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