“…sacrifice means deprivation when it might just mean simplicity.” That is so well said. In Comer’s book, he goes through all those practices of contentment and puts Paul’s words - “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” - in that proper context. Simplicity, moderation, contentment, etc., all describe the Christian life, and Jesus set the example first. It just feels like the anti-climate activist/pro-climate side is implicitly making an argument for excess, and that is counter to virtually every biblical teaching.
“…sacrifice means deprivation when it might just mean simplicity.” That is so well said. In Comer’s book, he goes through all those practices of contentment and puts Paul’s words - “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” - in that proper context. Simplicity, moderation, contentment, etc., all describe the Christian life, and Jesus set the example first. It just feels like the anti-climate activist/pro-climate side is implicitly making an argument for excess, and that is counter to virtually every biblical teaching.