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  RADICAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE JESUS WAY
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of a radical adjustment to
the teachings of Jesus in a world lost in confusion and sin.

Topics: "Discipleship", "Renunciation of the World"
Scripture References: Matthew 16:24-25, Luke 9:62, John 14:6, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:2, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that the world is lost and confused, lacking
direction and purpose, which is why Jesus came to offer salvation. He
calls for a radical adjustment to the Jesus way, urging believers to
reject worldly philosophies and fully trust in Christ. This
transformation requires a complete renunciation of societal norms and a
commitment to a new way of life that many find challenging. Tozer
highlights that while people desire comfort and peace, they often shy
away from the revolutionary change that true discipleship demands.
Ultimately, he encourages a bold and uncompromising faith in Jesus as
the only path to true fulfillment.

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. . . The truth is that the world does not know where it is going; it
has not found life's summum bonum; it is not qualified as a model for
the members of society to follow. It is instead puzzled, frightened and
frustrated. Generation follows generation into an uncertain future,
completely beaten, disappointed and sick at heart.

It was to this kind of world that Jesus came, to save it from itself. He
died for its sins and now lives for the salvation of all who will
repudiate it, deny the validity of its philosophies and put their trust
wholly in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Those who do this no longer seek to be adjusted to society. They have
renounced this world and have chosen a new model after which to pattern
their lives. This is the aspect of the Christian life that most people
do not like. They want comfort, blessing and peace, but they recoil from
this radical, revolutionary break with the world. To follow Christ in
this rough and thorough-going way is too much for them.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/radical-adjustment-to-the-jesus-way/
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