It is not uncommon to hear preachers and evangelist exhort Christians to “surrender” to God or to “lay it all on the altar.” These phrases are not bad or unbiblical per se, but they tend to paint a picture of a passive approach to spiritual growth. The Apostle Paul (who was clearly “surrendered to God” Gal 2:20) used much different language in describing how a Christian should live out his discipleship. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one … [Read more...]