When Pietism is Dangerous

Does it ever feel like you just can't be a good enough Christian, or do all the things you want to do?

In this episode we define piety and Pietism, and the difference between them. We talk about the pietism and spiritual practices of monks and nuns, and what Luther wrote about it, and ask the question: "when is our obsession with 'being a good Christian' actually rob us of our rest in Christ?"

Does resting in Christ make us apathetic, and what does that have to do with understanding the person of Christ?

What does it mean to have a high view of the law? How do we get people to go to church, and do the things that Christians should do?

Tune in to find out.

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