The Gospel Makes us Christians, Not Ascetics

The gospel makes us Christians, not ascetics. Jesus Christ did not die and rise for you so that you would stress out about whether you're being spiritual enough. So take a nap. Go for a walk in the woods. Play with your kids. Eat some chocolate. Watch a good movie. Christian, you are free.Parents of young children know what a chore chart is. It is how we assign chores to each child and how we remind them of these chores. Sometimes we organize the chart according to a child's age, aptitude, and interest. Different chores go in different columns.The tyranny of hyperspirituality pictures the Christian life like a chore chart. But the gospel frees you to rest.

-Jared Wilson, Gospel Wakefulness p. 111