Those are 3 ways I hope I am never described as or Darrell Johnson puts it on page 110 "mild approval"
Darrell was quoting C.S. Lewis on that page "Lewis observes that Jesus produced only 3 effects on those He met. They are hatred, terror and adoration. 'There is no trace of people expressing mild disapproval'". This is a concept I had never really looked at closely but was immediately intrigued when I read this. Jesus did not live a life that people looked at and felt so-so about, Jesus drew strong and clear emotion. It caused me to reflect on the church, other Christians and my own life. Truth be told I hope that I do not elicit terror or hatred from people but as I wrestle with my worldly fear of that response I realize that if people respond to me in those ways as I am walking with Jesus, I must be in good company. As my life is reflective of who Jesus is and how He is moving in my life I need to push aside the people pleaser and desire for adoration all the time, a life with Jesus may have others that do not adore me but elicit hatred or terror. Those are strong terms and although I may never experience that harsh of a reaction I do need to prepare for people to push back and some people not wanting to engage because of my faith and love for Jesus but that my faith and love for Jesus can also draw people in to with His sweet aroma of grace, mercy, and love.
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