![]() How does a Christian become great in God's eyes? How do I? How does one become great in business? One makes wise choices and works diligently. How do atheletes become great? They practice. That kind of purpose is not served well by mediocrity or even by settling for simply being good." (p 9) ![]() When he created humanity, he proclaimed us not just good, but 'very good' (Gen. "We are designed to be great in God's eyes. "Yet what is the alternative? Should be aspire to be mediocre Christians? Is it really prideful to want to honor God with lives of great faith and excellent work?" (p 8) Ingram goes on to point out that when the disciples argued about who was the greatest, Jesus did not admonish or chastise or reprimand them what He did was correct their view of greatness. But when talking about the things of God? It is arrogant. How dare we be so pompous as to desire greatness when talking of spiritual things! Of course, when talking about secular things, it's OK to want to be great. But ask a Christian if he/she wants to be a great Christian, and we hem and haw, ducking our heads, as if embarrassed to admit that yes, we do. ![]() ![]() ![]() Do you want to be good at your job? Or great?Ĭhip Ingram, in the Introduction of this book, points out that when Christians are asked that question, we have no qualms about saying we want to be great. ![]()
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