Brilliant insight on the distinction between knowing about Jesus and actually seeing him clearly. The parallel to low-information voters is spot-on, and I've definetly been guilty of this myself. It's wild how easily "what would jesus do" becomes a sin-avoidance tool rather than a heart-posture question that reshapes relationships and power dynamics.
Legalistic performance masked as faith is no faith at all. And those that use the words without a heart change have no hope at all.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen…And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:1, 6 NASB1995
Yes! May we be anchored in the Word so we know whether it is Christ-like or not! Thanks for this, Kristen!
I loved this piece. It is grounded in the truth of God's word.
Brilliant insight on the distinction between knowing about Jesus and actually seeing him clearly. The parallel to low-information voters is spot-on, and I've definetly been guilty of this myself. It's wild how easily "what would jesus do" becomes a sin-avoidance tool rather than a heart-posture question that reshapes relationships and power dynamics.
Legalistic performance masked as faith is no faith at all. And those that use the words without a heart change have no hope at all.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen…And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:1, 6 NASB1995