It was very encouraging yesterday, especially with regard to numbers. In the morning we were around 40 and in the evening, though we were only 12, it was twice what it was last week. (Others joined us on zoom am and pm). The morning congregation was swollen by five brand new comers, one of whom also came in the evening; a returning family of three and a couple visiting members. We also had people back from half term. Having said that there were still ten others who might have been there but weren't for some reason. I preached on the eighth commandment in the morning on Matthew 5:13 in the evening. I hope our newcomers return soon. Enjoyed singing Wesley's O Jesus, full of truth and grace. What a wonderful hymn!
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.
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