The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

10 Reasons to give thanks at the present time


No-one is happy about the present lockdown in England but it is important to give thanks. Here are 10 reasons to be thankful.

1. Give thanks God is still on his throne. His purposes may be obscure but it is his will that prevails
2. Give thanks that we had communion last Sunday. We are thankful for the timing
3. Give thanks that we also had a baptism the other week. We were glad again for the timing
4. Give thanks for the 20 weeks or more we have been able to meet on a Sunday morning since June
5. Give thanks that this new lock down is set to be only for four Sundays
6. Give thanks that whether the government has made the right decision or not their motives are good
7. Give thanks for this opportunity to show our submission to the powers that be
8. Give thanks for the opportunity to identify with fellow believers in Wales, France, etc
9. Give thanks that we can still make use of zoom to meet
10. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:18)

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