The phrase "Don't Waste Your Life" has echoed in the reformed circles of the Christian world, mostly because of John Piper's book by the same title. In it Piper calls us to evaluate American individualistic values and compare them to the biblical values. Language betrays us here because the very discussion of values is a very American concept. The Bible speaks of moral virtues in connection to God such as righteousness, faithfulness, godliness, integrity, and honor. The Bible also gives values to persons and not merely ideas or beliefs, the most valuable treasure being the Lord Jesus Christ.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
The Lord has been counseling me through many means this past dark night. I have been struggling with indwelling sin: frustration, condemnation, and the fear of man. He has used many a means of grace…brotherly accountability, fellowship, circumstances, but mainly the ministry of his word and the ministry of my wife. In this night I have been wallowing in my self-absorption, my pride, and my pretense.
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