While we might prefer a "nice" religion of comfort, the true Gospel is a radical message that threatened the status quo enough to make Jesus' own neighbors want to kill him. A "beige" or lukewarm faith inspires no one; rather, we are called to set the world on fire with a conviction that demands total sacrifice. If your faith isn't causing some friction or opposition in your life, you might be "doing it wrong," for authentic love is always a challenge to the world.

1 John 4:19–5:4 | Luke 4:14-22

Originally preached on the 6th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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