Like Coffee, Convictions are Only Meaningful When Strong

Like Coffee, Convictions are Only Meaningful When Strong

Convictions are something like coffee. Many people want to be a little watered down. They don’t want to hold their opinions too strongly because they are afraid of offending others. As a result, their lives, like milky coffee, are pretty bland. They don’t have an identity. Instead, like a chameleon, they just try to fit in wherever they are.

First Comes Life, Then Comes Faith, Then Comes Justification
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First Comes Life, Then Comes Faith, Then Comes Justification

Let’s think about it closely. What we are saying is the Holy Spirit must change a man internally before he will embrace Jesus Christ for salvation. In our sinful state, no amount of altar calls, revivals, soft piano music, or fiery preaching will persuade us to believe in Christ. You and I, alone, cannot persuade anyone to be saved. This is a work only the Spirit of God can do.