Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Christians Are Not Pragmatists
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Mar 13, 2026 A reflection on choosing eternal values over short-term convenience. A discussion contrasting pragmatism with a long-term Christian perspective. A biblical case study comparing two men's different priorities and the consequences of choosing material gain. An exploration of how practical decisions reveal deeper spiritual commitments.
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Pragmatism Conflicts With Eternal Perspective
- Christians must resist pragmatic short-term fixes that sacrifice eternal outcomes.
- R.C. Sproul contrasts short-term immediacies with the Christian worldview that sees many immediate solutions as ultimately destructive.
Lot Chose The City For Immediate Gain
- The Abraham and Lot story illustrates practical choice vs. spiritual consequence.
- Lot chose the fertile Jordan Valley and nearby city for his herds, solving immediate economic problems but ignoring moral and family implications.
Long-Term Faith Outlasts Short-Term Wealth
- Abraham's restraint produced long-term spiritual fruit rather than material fame.
- Sproul notes Abraham isn't famous for cattle, but his descendants became heirs of redemption for the world.