Harvey Cox says that modern man has pressed so hard toward useful work and rational calculation he has all but forgotten the joy of estatic celebration. . . . . . Celebration is central to all the Spiritual Disciplines. Without a joyful spirit of festivity the Disciplines become dull, death-breathing tools in the hands of modern Pharisees. . . In the spiritual life only one thing will produce genuine joy, and that is obedience. The old hymn tells us that there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey Richard J. Foster
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:31:38 +0000
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