Too many have believed the worldly post-modern lie that what is convenient, easy, and “fun” is always good…
"The kind of religion that God requires, and will accept, does not consist in weak, dull and lifeless “wouldings” – those weak inclinations that lack convictions – that raise us but a little above indifference. God, in His word, greatly insists that we be in good earnest, fervent in spirit, and that our hearts be engaged vigorously in our religion:
“Be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Romans 12:11)."
- Jonathan Edwards, A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections (1746)
According to http://thesaurus.com/browse/fervent
Main Entry: fervent/fervid
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: enthusiastic, excited
Synonyms: animated, ardent, blazing, burning, devout, dying to, eager, earnest, ecstatic, emotional, enthused, falling all over oneself, fiery, glowing, go great guns, heartfelt, hearty, hot*, hot-blooded, impassioned, intense, passionate, perfervid, pious, religious, responsive, serious, sincere, unfeigned, vehement, warm, warmhearted, wholehearted, zealous
So be serious about your God!
