May 19
How Religion Accidentally Encourages the Wrong Kind of Growing Up
Many believers lose their childlike innocence when they become part of religious systems that reward performance and punish vulnerability.
We learn:
– “Good Christians are put together.”
– “Real faith never wavers.”
– “Emotions are suspect.”
– “Questions reflect unbelief.”
– “Needing help is immaturity.”
– “Holiness requires perfection.”
But these messages conflict with the life of Jesus, who wept, wrestled, prayed with anguish, depended on His Father, and welcomed the weak.
Religion without relationship creates spiritual adults who feel pressured to act strong… But the kingdom fosters children who are safe to be weak. Pseudo-maturity is a heavy burden.
Childlikeness is a light yoke and an easy burden.
Becoming Childlike Again: Page 69
Many believers lose their childlike innocence when they become part of religious systems that reward performance and punish vulnerability.
We learn:
– “Good Christians are put together.”
– “Real faith never wavers.”
– “Emotions are suspect.”
– “Questions reflect unbelief.”
– “Needing help is immaturity.”
– “Holiness requires perfection.”
But these messages conflict with the life of Jesus, who wept, wrestled, prayed with anguish, depended on His Father, and welcomed the weak.
Religion without relationship creates spiritual adults who feel pressured to act strong… But the kingdom fosters children who are safe to be weak. Pseudo-maturity is a heavy burden.
Childlikeness is a light yoke and an easy burden.
Becoming Childlike Again: Page 69