Tuesday, July 08, 2008

The Lure of the Village of Morality

Many are turning aside from the Christian pathway; they are turning to the village of Morality, and to the house of Mr. Legality, who is reported to be very skillful in relieving men of their burdens... 'Making Christ Master' in the life, putting into practice 'the principles of Christ' by one's own efforts – these are merely new ways of earning salvation by one's obedience to God's commands.  
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J. Gresham Machen in What Is Faith?

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