“Do not present only one side of Christianity. Do not keep back ‘the cross’ of self-denial that must be carried, when you speak of the cross on which Christ died for our redemption. Explain fully what Christianity entails. Entreat men to repent and come to Christ; but bid them at the same time to ‘count the cost.’”
~ J.C. Ryle
Faithfulness and Holiness: The Witness of J.C. Ryle,
“The Cost”, 181.
Brilliant quote – so often it seems that we neglect to mention the ‘cost’ of following. People enter with one view of easy believism & leave shortly after, disappointed because it was just ‘too much’.
Hey Erik,
Thanks for the challenge I certainly lack that challenge to folks when I share the Gospel. I came to your blog off Challies.