Marvin R. Wilson Quotes

Westerners Often Define Spirituality As Denying Oneself, Being Detached From Earthly Concerns, And Being Intent On Otherworldly Values. By Contrast, The Hebrews Experienced The World Of Spirit As Robust, Life-affirming, And This-worldly In Character. Such Was The "spiritual" Orientation Of The Hebrews. So-called Spirituality Did Not Come By Negating The Richness Of Life's Experiences Or Withdrawing From The World. Instead, They Affirmed Creation By Finding A Sense Of Holiness In The Here And Now. There Was No Division Between The Sacred And Secular Areas Of Life. It Was All God's World, And It Was To Be Enjoyed Without A Sense Of Shame Or Guilt. In Paul's Words, "to The Pure, All Things Are Pure" (Tit. 1:15). As Trustees And Stewards Of God's World, Human Beings Were To Live Within It And Use It In Accord With Divine Directives.

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