This is the curse of superficial religion: the constant attempt to do outward things apart from inward transformation.

The primary reward of the gospel - God himself

So the challenge for us is to live in such a way that we are radically dependent on and desperate for the power that only God can provide.

Accept Him? Do we really think Jesus needs our acceptance? Don't we need Him?

Orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names; but once you know, everything changes.

Christianity does not begin with our pursuit of Christ, but with Christ’s pursuit of us.

That is relinquishing control in a culture that prioritizes control and doing what you need to do in order to advance yourself.