Of course, Schaeffer has disagreement and criticism of the Roman Catholic church. But, imo, this should not obscure the major points he is making in this little book.
Of course, the disagreement is all some will ever want to talk about.
“If, when we feel we must disagree as true Christians, we could simply guard our tongues and speak in love, in five or ten years the bitterness could be gone. Instead of that, we leave scars — a curse for generations. Not just a curse in the church, but a curse in the world.
The world looks, shrugs its shoulders and turns away. It has not seen even the beginning of a living church in the midst of a dying culture. It has not seen the beginning of what Jesus indicates is the final apologetic — observable oneness among true Christians who are truly brothers in Christ. Our sharp tongues, the lack of love between us — not the necessary statements of differences that may exist between true Christians — these are what properly trouble the world. “
“Of course, Schaeffer has disagreement and criticism of the Roman Catholic church. But, imo, this should not obscure the major points he is making in this little book.”
No sweat- He still speaks about love as part of being a Christian! Jesus loved us unto folly, as it is written, by taking on our human nature and dying for our sins! We need to show His love to the world. Look at the best things Mother Teresa accomplished- out of love for God and for all men!
And just what was it that you thought "repent" meant when they said to "repent" to become a follower of Christ?