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 things the father does for his returning son in the parable of the lost son


Luke 15:20-24

So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off,

  1. his father saw him
  2. and was filled with compassion for him;
  3. he ran to his son,
  4. threw his arms around him
  5. and kissed him.“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants,
  6. ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him.
  7. Put a ring on his finger
  8. and sandals on his feet.
  9. Bring the fattened calf and kill it.
  10. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

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