Hope and Holiness in a Secular Ageනියැදිය

In a world that seems to be shifting beneath our feet, how do we as Christians navigate the changing tides of culture and society? As the views of Christians and their ethics move from being honored to viewed as weird, and potentially even harmful, we find ourselves in a position not unlike believers throughout history. For two thousand years, Christians have faced the challenge of living faithfully in environments that range from indifferent to hostile.

Our worldview is critical. It's like putting on a pair of glasses that color everything we see. The secular worldview suggests that what we can see and touch is all there is. The Canadian Philosopher, Charles Taylor, who wrote the masterpiece A Secular Age, calls this perspective the immanent frame. But the gospel vision offers a broader perspective: there is more than what meets the eye. God has made Himself known in Jesus, and this reality should inform how we see everything else.

We must be vigilant against "mental intoxication" that can lead us to focus on other seemingly good things at the expense of the gospel. In our digital age, where we're constantly bombarded with information and entertainment, it's more crucial than ever to intentionally put on our "gospel lenses" every day.

Consider limiting digital inputs and embracing biblical inputs. Make a conscious decision to view the world through the lens of the gospel. This doesn't mean withdrawing from society, but rather engaging with it from a place of spiritual clarity and purpose.

Are you seeing reality through the lens of the gospel, or have you become stuck in a purely materialistic vision of life? Pray for God to open your eyes to the fuller reality of His kingdom.