The Problem of...Pleasure

“Although I agree that the problem of pain may be one of the greatest challenges to faith in God, I dare suggest that it is the problem of pleasure that more often drives us to think of spiritual things…when pleasure has run its course, a sense of despondency can creep into one’s soul that may often lead to self-destruction. Pain can often be temporary; but disappointment in pleasure gives rise to emptiness… not just for a moment, but for life… People in pain may look for comfort and explanations. People disappointed in pleasure look for purpose.” ~Ravi Zacharias (Why Jesus? p. 153) And may I add that true peace, fulfillment, joy, satisfaction and purpose can only be found in Jesus Christ (Col 2:10a; John 14:27; Gal 5:22)!

Fanatic or Frightened Sheep?

"God's real people have always been called fanatics. Jesus was called mad; so was Paul; so was Whitfield, Wesley, Moody, Spurgeon. No one has graduated far in God's School who has not been paid the compliment of being called a fanatic. We Christians today are indeed a tipid crew. Had we but half the fire and enthusiasm of the Suffragettes in the past, we would have the world evangelized and Christ back among us in no time. Had we the pluck and heroism of the Flyers, or the men who volunteered for North or South Polar Expeditions, or for the Great War, or for any dare-devil enterprise, we could have every soul on earth knowing the name and salvation of Jesus Christ in less than ten years. Alas! What stirs ordinary men's blood and turns them into heroes. makes most Christians run like a flock of frightened sheep. Militants daily risk their lives in furtherance of their cause, and subscribed of their means in a way that cried "Shame" on us Christians, who generally brand the braving risks and fighting against odds as a "tempting of God." - From "The Chocolate Soldier" by C.T. Studd