Why Christianity Is Not Comfortable
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 In the name of Jesus. Amen. The famous Irish Christian, C.S. Lewis, once said: "I didn’t go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable, I certainly don’t recommend Christianity." Now, what did Lewis mean by this? Well, he meant exactly what he said: Christianity is not comfortable. But wait a moment! Are we not told by coffee mug slogans, social media memes, Hallmark cards, and popular television preachers that becoming a Christian gives you peace and joy? You know exactly what I am talking about. We have heard it time and again. As a Christian: "Every morning God sends you a fresh supply of joy so that you can live the abundant life that God has for you." (Osteen) And so, is this wrong? Are people misguided when they say that walking with God will result in joy and an abundant life? Let’s flesh this out a bit; bear with me. Let’s speak this quote t...
