July, 2007

Spiritual Maturity

Pollster George Gallup is concerned about the maturity of American Christians. Although some 53 percent of the general public says religion is “very important,” he found only 13 percent live the faith they profess. Gallup said, “There is not a spiritual vacuum in our country, but spiritual chaos.” According to his research, “Americans need instruction badly in Bible study, prayer techniques, and how to share the gospel. People are trying to be Christian without the Bible.”

Gallup is a Christian who thinks Americans need more spiritual maturity because they have become consumer-oriented and are practicing what he calls “a la carte religion.” He noted, “People want the fruits of faith but not the obligations.” Spiritually speaking, we need to grow up!

From McHenry's Quips, Quotes and Other Notes - Raymond McHenry. Hendrickson Publishers, 2004, Peabody, MA, Page 243.