Preaching the Protein

As a follower of Jesus Christ, I have encountered far too many fellow believers who think that "Trust in the Lord, and do not rely on your own insight" is a command for us literally to try never to HAVE any insight. Too many churches now preach a gospel of NOTHING BUT emotions, as if our feelings are ALL that matters. This unthinking approach actually weakens our faith in what is truly supernatural. We are told that absolutely ANY event which is pleasing to us, IS a miracle. But then the very word "miracle" means only "an event that is pleasing to someone." We need to get back to trying to understand God's works, not only being sentimental about them. The Apostle Paul, who was "all things to all men," used simplicity in Corinth, but his whole record shows plenty of deep logic. It is not unspiritual to apply logic to divine subjects; logic also has a place in morality for this life. Despite the dumbing-down of today's popular culture, there still are Athenians to be reached for Jesus. And this book reflects my calling to reach that audience. --- Joseph Richard Ravitts