I'm preaching Mark 4:1-20 tonight, and Lenie Vernon (whom I am so privileged to work with) showed me this quote from Francis Chan's book, Crazy Love:
"Let's face it. We're willing to make changes in our lives only if we think it affects our salvation. this is why I have so many people ask me questions like, Can I divorce my wife and still go to heaven? Do I have to be baptized to be saved? Am I a Christian even though I'm having sex with my girlfriend? If I commit suicide, can I still go to heaven? If I'm ashamed to talk about Christ, is He really going to deny knowing me?
To me, these questions are tragic because they reveal much about the state of our hearts. They demonstrate that our concern is more about going to heaven than loving the King. Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command" (John 14:15)."
(Francis Chan, Crazy Love, p.84)
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Great quote. Francis Chan can really drive important thoughts home with few words.
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