To be spiritually dead is to be diabolically alive
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I’ve often wondered where Jesus would apply His hastily made whip if He were to visit our culture. My guess is that it would not be money-changing tables in the temple that would feel His wrath, but the display racks in Christian bookstores.
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What this quote means
The quote critiques modern Christianity and its commercialization.
R. C. Sproul reflects on how, if Jesus were to return today, He might not direct His anger at the obvious sins in society but rather at the way Christian bookstores prioritize profit over genuine faith and spirituality. This thought-provoking statement invites readers to consider the integrity and purpose of their religious practices in contemporary culture.
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JesusCritiqueChristianityCommercializationFaith
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During a sermon on materialism, I quoted R. C. Sproul to illustrate the pitfalls of commercialized religion.
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