“Be simple, fool. The article below begins with this expression, used on the field during the match. RCSproul Jr, in the following text, leads us to reflect on the simplicity in which our call can be summarized, to trust and obey:
Our forgiveness, our justification, our adoption, it all comes from a glorious but simple truth; that although we are still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5. 8). Our sanctification, however, our call to grow in grace and wisdom, to mortify the old man and become more like Jesus?It’s that simple. There is no great and deep secret: we are called to trust and obey.
- This not only describes our sanctification.
- But.
- As the ancient hymn points out.
- Describes the only way to be happy in Jesus.
But how can we be more practical in that regard?
According to our Creator, what we must do if we want things to do well on the earth he has given us is to honor our fathers and mothers. This is the first commandment with promise (Ephesians 6. 2-3). The promise is to “restore you to the earth. “
The simple question is: do we trust in our Father?
But what about what the world tells us to do, to what extent have the ideas of the world influenced us without even realizing it?Better understand the topic by reading the full article:
Dr. R. C. Sproul Jr. is the founder of the Ministry of the Highlands and associate professor of the Ligonier Ministry, is the author of the book and the series Believe in God and professor in the documentary The Economy has consequences.
By R. C. Sproul Jr. Extract from www. ligonier. org. © 2013 Ligonier. Original Ministries: Trust and obey
This article is part of the August 2013 issue of Tabletalk magazine
Translation: Isabela Siqueira. Crítica: Renata do Esperito Santo?© Faithful Ministry. All rights reserved. Website: www. MinisterioFiel. com. br. Original: Trust and obey !?R. c. Sproul Jr.
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