I’ve been thinking more on the narrative from Mark 14 concerning the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. Still somewhat wrestling with the question of which is worse, betrayal or denial?
Specifically, I’m trying to get my arms around the subtle ways in which we betray or deny Jesus Christ. I have a very good idea of the major ways in which we betray or deny. It’s not the obvious ways that concern me as those are easily recognized.
I fear we make a practice or habit of insidious denials here or there which eventually lead us to outright betrayal.
Here is what J.I. Packer had to say:
The modern way with God is to set him at a distance, if not to deny him altogether; and the irony is that modern Christians, preoccupied with maintaining religious practices in an irreligious world, have themselves allowed God to become remote.
This morning I plan to spend some time in reflection as to the ways in which I have been so preoccupied and thus allowed God to become remote.
Which seemingly insignificant actions and practices of mine have actually been veiled actions of denial?
