Archbishop of Canterbury must show muscular Christianity – In Rome this week he might do better to ask himself not “What would Jesus do?” but “What would Thomas Cromwell do?”
I really enjoyed this little article from Ruth Gledhill over at the Times. I would however extend the sentiment to all Christians. We need backbone! A fearless, unashamed love of Jesus.
In the mind of the populace, Jesus is the meek and mild babe in the manger, non-judgemental and rather soft, but in reality, He is a glorious warrior, bold and brave, not fearing ridicule and even death. He stood against the prevailing spirit of the age with unshakable courage in the face of the baying wolves and gave no ground.
The Gospels show us over and again that His love and compassion was mixed with a fearless zeal for the truth, even when that truth was offensive to many.
If you have stumbled onto this blog and are not a Christian, get yourself a hot drink, pull up a comfy chair and then tuck into the following article written by one of the best in the business:- All Of Grace by Charles SpurgeonThe Archbishop of Canterbury has displayed a munificent turning of the other cheek in response to what many see as a move by the Pope to annex part of his Church.
No one doubts his Christian holiness. But a bit more muscular Christianity would not go amiss. In Rome this week he might do better to ask himself not “What would Jesus do?” but “What would Thomas Cromwell do?”
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