We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Are You A "Cafeteria" Christian?

“If you believe what you like in the gospels and reject what you don’t like, it’s not the gospel you believe, but yourself.”  

Augustine, as cited by Erwin W. Lutzer in “The Da Vinci Deception,” p.110
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4 comments:

ali said...

Pick and choose, pick and choose. Sadly, the way of the church in America today.

Take what you like, ignore what you don't like and keep smiling. God wants you happy and has a wonderful plan for your life.

May God forgive our idolatry and self absorbed theologies that have weakened the church and make us weak kneed Christians.

November 19, 2013 at 1:31 PM
Anonymous said...

True statement, though Augustine himself picked and chose all throughout scripture, resulting in his believing and teaching many theological errors.

As for the church in America - amongst the morass of confusion is a faithful remnant. That's how it's always been, though. Take heart Ali, you are in good company amongst the faithful few.

-Carolyn

November 20, 2013 at 7:20 AM
Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Carolyn,

I agree about Augustine's picking and choosing, and he was responsible for what is now called "Calvinism."

But even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

November 20, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Anonymous said...

"But even a stopped clock is right twice a day."

That's the same thought I had later this morning. :)

-Carolyn

November 20, 2013 at 3:06 PM

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