Within some Christian circles there is
a 'trend' towards a deeper experience of Jesus, of holiness and
renewal. In their world, conferences & seminars, websites, resources, book recommendations
etc. are predominantly geared toward going deeper with Christ. It's
hard to find as much emphasis on going deeper with the world and loving our nieghbour. Ironic, because the entire law of God is summed up
in whether you show love for your nieghbour (Gal 5:14, Rom 13: 9-10
etc).
This 'holiness trend' has a relationship to
economic 'trickle down' theory, believing that as right theology and experience of the holy is
poured in, right living will result. Economic trickle down theory is
a failure. There's little proof it works for discipleship.
It is in the loving of our neighbour we
truly meet Jesus (Matt 25). If you want renewal and a deeper life
with God, first go meet your neighbour.
Jesus waits for you there.
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