When the Cross Loses Its Meaning
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 1:18
The cross still has power, but it does not always carry the same meaning it once did. Over time, something meant to represent sacrifice and love can become familiar and harmless. When that happens, the cross can lose its ability to challenge us.
Jesus knew His words would be misunderstood. That is why He spoke so clearly about denying self and taking up the cross. He was not inviting people into comfort or applause. He was inviting them into faithfulness. The cross was never meant to make us impressive. It was meant to make us loving.
When the cross loses its meaning, faith becomes easier but thinner. We may believe all the right things while avoiding the hard work of humility and compassion. We may speak about love without practicing it. We may carry symbols of faith without allowing them to shape our lives.
The true cross still calls us to something deeper. It calls us to choose love when pride feels easier. It calls us to stay present with people who are hurting rather than rushing past them. It calls us to sacrifice comfort for obedience.
Where has faith become routine instead of transformative? Where has convenience replaced commitment? Ask God to restore the meaning of the cross in your heart.
The cross of Christ is still powerful when we allow it to shape how we live.
The cross still has power, but it does not always carry the same meaning it once did. Over time, something meant to represent sacrifice and love can become familiar and harmless. When that happens, the cross can lose its ability to challenge us.
Jesus knew His words would be misunderstood. That is why He spoke so clearly about denying self and taking up the cross. He was not inviting people into comfort or applause. He was inviting them into faithfulness. The cross was never meant to make us impressive. It was meant to make us loving.
When the cross loses its meaning, faith becomes easier but thinner. We may believe all the right things while avoiding the hard work of humility and compassion. We may speak about love without practicing it. We may carry symbols of faith without allowing them to shape our lives.
The true cross still calls us to something deeper. It calls us to choose love when pride feels easier. It calls us to stay present with people who are hurting rather than rushing past them. It calls us to sacrifice comfort for obedience.
Where has faith become routine instead of transformative? Where has convenience replaced commitment? Ask God to restore the meaning of the cross in your heart.
The cross of Christ is still powerful when we allow it to shape how we live.
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