“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.” (ESV – Read the chapter)
Understanding that by “Gentiles,” Paul is talking about people who are not followers of Jesus, this is an uncomfortable verse. It’s not so bad that Paul calls us not to do life as they do. The uncomfortable part–especially given our culture’s embrace of pluralism and a particular understanding of tolerance–is what comes next. Paul describes them as futile of mind, darkened in understanding, alienated from God, ignorant, and having hardened hearts. Try tweeting that out sometime. Read the rest…
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