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What drives passion for getting the gospel to all people is not guilt, it's glory.

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On popular issues like poverty and slavery, where Christians are likely to be applauded for our social action, we are quick to stand up and speak out. Yet on controversial issues like homosexuality and abortion, where Christians are likely to be criticized for our involvement, we are content to sit down and stay quiet.
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Everything in all creation responds in obedience to the Creator... until we get to you and me. We have the audacity to look God in the face and say, No.
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I was immersed in comfortable Christianity. Years ago, I found myself living what seemed like the American church dream - pastoring a large church, living in a large house, and surrounded by all the comforts this world has to offer. But inside I had a sinking feeling that I was missing the point.
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Every Christian has unique opportunities to engage the most pressing social issues of our day by praying, proclaiming the gospel, and participating with God in all that he is doing in the world.
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We bask in sermons, conferences, and books that exalt a grace centering on us.
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