Jesus wept. John 11:35
What place does emotion have in the Christian life? Ask that question and the answers will run from a prominent place to no place at all. Jesus displayed emotion. He cried. He was angry. He was tender with little children. So emotion clearly has a place. Yet His emotions did not control Him. They affected Him, but didn’t control Him.
God created us with emotions. Our emotions are part of what makes us human. I like to think of emotions as the fuel in our lives. What kind of Christian would we be if there was no fire in our ministry, no passion in our testimony. But just as gasoline fuels but doesn’t drive a car; our emotions should energize but not direct our lives.
There is nothing wrong with emotion in worship, but worship is directed by our wills and inspired by our spirit. Like every part of our lives, all our God given parts need to be involved.
A Christian who is too intellectual lacks fire. One who is too emotional lacks a plan and direction. Don’t be afraid of God’s gift of emotion, just don’t be directed by it.
Be blessed.
Nick
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