Ditches on the Path to Godliness

[image error]I see two opposite dangers Christians face when thinking about growth in godliness. These tendencies are like ditches on the side of the road. Many veer into one because they are so concerned to avoid the other.

On one side is the dreamy danger. These Christians idolize their heroes. They are idealistic about how fast they'll grow. They underestimate the reality of indwelling sin and are unrealistic about how maturity actually takes root. They expect too much too soon and feel too spiritual...