The Gospel or Leprosy

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The Gospel hurts worse than having a leprous heart. I know that in the end it hurts far worse to have a heart deadened to God. But this side of redemption having a heart sensitive to the Spirit and fighting sin hurts. It hurts when the gospel rips idols out of my heart. It hurts when I am fully exposed. It hurts when the gospel will not allow me to hide (from God or neighbor). It hurts when the gospel makes me face things I would rather not. The gospel hurts.

Leprosy on the other hand—you don’t feel a thing. Of course this means that you are also deadened to beauty. You cannot really feel kisses. You cannot really feel a warm embrace. Sunsets are ignored. Food tastes bland. Life feels dull. But leprosy doesn’t hurt; or at least it doesn’t appear to at the moment.

So do I believe Jesus enough to let the gospel hurt? Or will I try to put on a leprous heart?

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Watch the Gospel Coalition Conference Live

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I am sure that you already know this but you can watch a live feed of this year’s conference here: 2009 National Conference

This year’s theme is Entrusted with the Gospel: Living the Vision of 2 Timothy. Pretty solid keynote speakers this year. Here is the schedule (CST) of the speakers:

April 21st