The Cost Of Measuring Up – Part 2: A Vanishing Godliness

Mary, only Mary of all the noteworthy guests present in Simon's house, so perceived the glory of God being then revealed in Jesus Christ that her love and devotion toward the person of the Savior overwhelmed her. There were no words. There are still no words. There are only humble acts of devotion and adoration, like Mary's, which issue forth from a pure heart and a life devoted to knowing Jesus.

The Cost of Measuring Up – Part 1: A Dispensation of Silliness

A shallow understanding of scripture, an entertainment-based church experience, a worldly and unseparated lifestyle, a lackluster desire to learn or grow in Christ-like maturity - these are all perceived by legions of modern believers to be the normative characteristics of their faith. Holiness, if even considered, is not important enough to be sought. Godliness has been supplanted by silliness.

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