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"科学的な疑いでもなく無神論でもなく汎神論でもなく不可知論でもない我々の時代にこの地で福音の光を消しそうなものは誇り高く官能的で利己的で贅沢な教会通いの心のこもっていない繁栄です。"

Francis Chan

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The quote talks about how certain attitudes and behaviors within the church itself can harm the message and teachings of the Gospel more than external beliefs or doubts about religion. When the people who go to church become more focused on wealth, comfort, and their own desires rather than the true meaning of their faith, it can lead to a hollow and insincere practice. This kind of superficial religious practice loses the essence of what the Gospel teaches—compassion, humility, and selflessness. For example, think about a community where everyone goes to church regularly, but they are more interested in showing off their clothes and talking about their material success than actually helping those in need or practicing kindness. This behavior can make the church seem more like a social club than a place of genuine faith. People who see this might feel that the church's message of love and charity is empty, as it isn't reflected in the actions of its members. To apply this wisdom in daily life, individuals should focus on living out the core values of their faith sincerely— helping others, being humble, and practicing selflessness—rather than just going through the motions or using faith as a status symbol. This genuine approach can keep the spiritual message meaningful and impactful.

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