Michael Horton. Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church (p. 243). Kindle Edition.
Makes sense, because I believe that the same could be said of the individual. Institutions, just like individuals, need humility. I think that is something that is incredibly lacking in the American church. But if you are a regular reader here, you already know that.
There is just something about nakedness that bothers most people. When we are naked, are flaws are exposed. Especially as I grow older, I have a tendency to buy looser fitting clothing. It is as if I think you won't notice my flaws because you can't tell the folds in my sweater from the folds in my flab.
So imagine standing "naked" before God. Not only are your flaws exposed, but they are exposed in the light of his perfection. That is why when we do stand before God, the only confidence that can possibly mean anything is our confidence in Christ alone. Alone. In Christ alone. Notice the clinginess. Like hiding behind the big kid in dodgeball, only better.
Which is why religion and morality ultimately stink.
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Clinging to morality gets us in trouble all of the time. I never have figured out why there was such a fuss over the posting of the 10 Commandments in public places. Perhaps it is all about the morality that we want to impose on others?
Perhaps. Or perhaps it is because it reveals flaws in our character we would rather not look at.
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