This is the evangelical bait-and-switch.
Where's the ethics in that? Should people be tricked into the kingdom?
Do we lead someone to Christ and then cut them loose? Nope.
They need to be discipled, right?
So we pile on the expectations.
- Daily Bible reading and prayer.
- Regular church attendance and tithing.
- Sharing the Gospel.
- Discipling others.
- Good works.
So much for a free gift.
It's a free gift... it will cost you everything.
To anyone who may be insulted by this post, consider this...
Jesus said to count the cost, to take up the cross daily and follow.
When we lead with the "free gift" of eternal life, are we being completely honest?
"Here's your free gift; goodbye; see you in heaven."
Or if someone isn't interested in our "free gift",
we warn them that eternal hell fire awaits those who refuse the "free gift".
What sort of "free gift" is that? (extortion)
Where's the ethics in that? Should people be tricked into the kingdom?
Do we lead someone to Christ and then cut them loose? Nope.
They need to be discipled, right?
So we pile on the expectations.
- Daily Bible reading and prayer.
- Regular church attendance and tithing.
- Sharing the Gospel.
- Discipling others.
- Good works.
So much for a free gift.
It's a free gift... it will cost you everything.
To anyone who may be insulted by this post, consider this...
Jesus said to count the cost, to take up the cross daily and follow.
When we lead with the "free gift" of eternal life, are we being completely honest?
"Here's your free gift; goodbye; see you in heaven."
Or if someone isn't interested in our "free gift",
we warn them that eternal hell fire awaits those who refuse the "free gift".
What sort of "free gift" is that? (extortion)