FIRST-PERSON: A shocking confession from Willow Creek Community Church leaders

By Bob Burney
COLUMBUS, Ohio
Nov 6, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP)--If you are older than 40 the name Benjamin Spock is more than familiar. It was Spock that told an entire generation of parents to take it easy, don't discipline your children and allow them to express themselves. Discipline, he told us, would warp a child's fragile ego. Millions followed this guru of child development and he remained unchallenged among child rearing professionals. However, before his death Dr. Spock made an amazing discovery: He was wrong. In fact, he said:

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On Nov 9, 2007, Johnnie Curtsinger said:
Hybel's comment about "when people crossed the line of faith and become Christians" may be part of the problem. The Biblical perspective of salvation includes repentance, faith, and confession. The motivation for salvation is not heaven, having needs met, or satisfying "felt needs." Salvation is surrendering completely to God and turning from sin, regardless of whether God provides spiritual, emotional, or physical blessings. We need salvation because of what we are (sinners)--not because of what we want (blessings).
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