"We pray that God will give us the discipline to pour our emotions into the mold of sound doctrine." - Jeff Noblit
Do you ever hear a quote that inspires you; one that gives you a new perspective on the way you look at things? This one did that for me! I think there are too many people who are caught up in "emotionalism", where there is no factor of Biblical doctrine, nor true, Spiritual renewal in Christ from a truly repentant heart in their kind of worship at all. On the other hand, I see many dead Christians, trying to die so much to emotion (thinking that to be happy in their worship is not important), that Christ is no longer their joy and ultimate satisfaction in everything they do, when He is to be what brings us the most pleasure in life. There is an extreme to both sides; you either have emotionalism with no Biblical doctrine, or doctrine with not heart-felt emotion. We must pray that God will help us to find the right balance in our worshiping Him (as it is of utmost importance in a Christian's life)!
6 comments:
Wow! That quote really did hit home! That was great... and ever so true. I like how you are about living for Christ with joy,,, you see so many people who think that being serious for Christ is all about almost this "monk" type worship!
Ha, ha...that is SO true, and that is why I don't want to be that way. I mean, I think that if you really love your husband/wife, you will show that with great joy and emotion, so how can we say that we love God when there is not outward evidence of that in our lives? And I know that glorifying Him is not only about emotions, but without them, we are dry and dead.
yes, I totally agree. That is why Jesus compares us and Him with a marriage so much. That is great! Luv you!
Great Quote! HOw do you find them??
Oh dear...I will have to think about that one...I can't remember right now, but I will try to get back with you about it...wish I could say I came up with it on my own! :)
I asked Josh, and we remembered that it was Jeff Noblit that said that (I wrote it down in one of his sermons at the True Church conference), but I don't know if he came up with it or was quoting someone else.
Post a Comment