Friday, October 10, 2014

THE TRUE IDENTITY OF GOD

I heard a question thrown at a man I greatly respect.  R.C. Sproul, a philosopher and theologian, was asked, "What, in your opinion, is the greatest spiritual need in the world today?"

Dr. Sproul paused, then replied, "The greatest need in people's lives today is to discover the true identity of God."  He pointed out that most nonreligious people do not really understand the God they're rejecting.  If they did, they would probably call a truce -- at least a temporary truce -- to make sure the battle was worth continuing.

Someone then asked the theologian a follow-up question: "What, in your opinion, is the greatest spiritual need in the lives of church people?"

To my delight Sproul shot back the very same answer: "To discover the true identity of God.  If believers really understood the character and the personality and the nature of God, it would revolutionize their lives."

-- Bill Hybels in The God You're Looking For


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