If you think that to desire our own good and earnestly hope for the enjoyment of it, is a bad thing, is actually selfish, you've embraced some other philosophy, but NOT the Christian faith.
Reflection #2 on C.S. Lewis, Weight of Glory
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Desiring our Own Good
What will we find if we choose to deny ourselves so that we may follow Christ? We will find promises of our own good, enjoyment, and fulfillment of our deepest longings. Following Christ holds out for us the most incredible appeal to receive all that we would ever desire.
If you think that to desire our own good and earnestly hope for the enjoyment of it, is a bad thing, is actually selfish, you've embraced some other philosophy, but NOT the Christian faith.
If you think that to desire our own good and earnestly hope for the enjoyment of it, is a bad thing, is actually selfish, you've embraced some other philosophy, but NOT the Christian faith.
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