Monday, May 7, 2012

Don't Take the Toys and Run

“The universe shudders in horror that we have this infinitely valuable, infinitely deep, infinitely rich, infinitely wise, infinitely loving God, and instead of pursuing him with steadfast passion and enthralled fury — instead of loving him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; instead of attributing to him glory and honor and praise and power and wisdom and strength — we just try to take his toys and run. It is still idolatry to want God for his benefits but not for himself.”

       - Matt Chandler, The Explicit Gospel, pages 39–40

2 comments:

  1. Like the "take his toys and run." part. This form of idolatry is very much present in His people today.

    BTW- glad to know another sci-fi geek out there (my hubby's influence!!!)

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  2. Vicky - Both you and your geek hubby are welcome to stop by anytime! Thanks for reading.

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