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Michael Horton reminds us that the church’s calling is, first and foremost, to announce what God has done, not accomplish things for God.  He writes:

“Calling us to accomplish great things for God is part of the hype that constantly burns out millions of professing Christians.  Telling us about the great things God has accomplished – and, more than that, actually delivering his achievement to sinners – is the real mission of the church.  And it might even put wind in the sails of those among us whom God has called to extraordinary achievements.  But it will be enough if it puts wind in the sails of those whom God has called to ordinary and fruitful lives.  On Monday, a congregation once again assured of God’s amazing grace to sinners, will be scattered into the world as salt and light.  If we think the main mission of the church is to improve life in Adam and add a little moral strength to this fading evil age, we have not yet understood the radical condition for which Christ is such a radical solution.”

Source: Michael Horton, Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church, p. 211.

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Consider these helpful words about applying the Bible to our lives:

“Remember that application is not simply a cognitive exercise, a kind of “thought replacement” task in which we substitute good and true thoughts for false thoughts and idolatrous motives.  True application – living wisely in light of the passage – is always a relational experience that involves our whole being.  Fruitful application warms our hearts toward God and others.  It realigns our thoughts and attitudes according to the contours of God’s truth.  It involves concrete actions that evidence outwardly our devotion to God and service to others.  Wise application is nothing less than wholehearted worship of God and tangible love for others.”

Source: Michael R. Emlet, CrossTalk: Where Life & Scripture Meet, p. 105.

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