The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #275 - Kyle Thompson // Mere Christianity: The Cost of Perfection
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Jan 20, 2026 Dive into a discussion on the high cost of perfection as presented by C.S. Lewis. Explore the all-or-nothing surrender that Christ demands and how contemporary culture often clashes with true gospel surrender. Discover why the pursuit of perfection is elusive and how Christ’s righteousness offers a path to salvation. The conversation also highlights the misunderstandings of the apostles and the challenge of denying oneself to truly follow Jesus. Gear up for a spiritual battle with insights that pierce through modern assumptions!
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All-Or-Nothing Gospel Claim
- C.S. Lewis frames the Christian claim as demanding total surrender: 'I want you.'
- Kyle Thompson emphasizes that Christ offers his own will in exchange for our entire self.
Culture Versus Gospel Selfhood
- Modern culture centers self-interest, making Lewis's call countercultural and jarring.
- Kyle contrasts cultural self-worship with gospel surrender to show the tension men face.
Follow By Denying Self
- Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus as a practical rule for discipleship.
- Kyle cites Matthew 16 to show Jesus's clear call and its cost to ordinary life choices.
