To avoid the hard necessity of either obeying or rejecting the plain instructions of our Lord in the New Testament we take refuge in a liberal interpretation of them. We evangelicals also know how to avoid the sharp point of obedience by means of fine and intricate explanations. These are tailor-made for the flesh. They excuse disobedience, comfort carnality and make the words of Christ of none effect. And the essence of it all is that Christ simply could not have meant what He said. His teachings are accepted even theoretically only after they have been weakened by interpretation.
Aiden Wilson TozerTo regain her lost power the Church must see heaven opened and have a transforming vision of God.
Aiden Wilson TozerThe fact is that, we are not producing saints. We are making converts to an effete type of Christianity, that bears little resemblance to that of the New Testament. The average so-called Bible Christian of our times is but a shallow display of true sainthood. Yet, we put millions of dollars behind โmovementsโ to perpetuate this lower form of religion and attack the man who dares to challenge the wisdom of it.
Aiden Wilson TozerGrace is the good pleasure of God that inclines him to bestow benefits on the undeserving.
Aiden Wilson Tozer