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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
Ogia,
The emboldened part is an interesting comment that I've heard quite a bit. Could you elaborate on what you mean by "greasy grace"?
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My perception of it is exactly what I spoke to a co-worker (Baptist) about at lunch just now. It's this belief that while there is sacrifice in serving the Lord there is no real sacrifice seen in what is called the American "church". It's all about blessings, prosperity, feel good messages, etc. As we talked, we both concluded that no where do you find the Lord offering anything like these denominational/non-denominational "preachers" are offering. He offered persecution, suffering, no place to lay one's head, and even death.
"Greasy grace" offers none of that, for it did it would scare the adherent to death and run them off, much like the Lord did when people came up and proclaimed that they wanted to know what it took to be a disciple. His answers were not pretty or appealing.
My Baptist friend agreed.
Hope that helps.
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