--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Modern Christians, especially those in…" description: "\"Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and laziness, for..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/273/jerry-bridges-1451_areas_modern-christians-especially-those-in-th_3173215.jpg" --- # Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world… ![“Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and laziness, for example, were regarded by earlier Christians as sin. Today we may look on these as weaknesses of the will but certainly not sin. We even joke…” quote by Jerry Bridges](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/273/jerry-bridges-1451_areas_modern-christians-especially-those-in-th_3173215.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/273/jerry-bridges-1451_areas_modern-christians-especially-those-in-th_3173215.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/273/jerry-bridges-1451_areas_modern-christians-especially-those-in-th_3173215.jpg) > “Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and laziness, for example, were regarded by earlier Christians as sin. Today we may look on these as weaknesses of the will but certainly not sin. We even joke about our overeating and other indulgences instead of crying out to God in confession and repentance.” [Jerry Bridges](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-bridges/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Western Christians often neglect bodily holiness, treating excesses as weaknesses rather than sin, losing spiritual discipline. **In simple terms:** Neglect of bodily holiness. Key Takeaway Seek holistic holiness. Themes spirituality holiness body discipline modern culture Mood reflective encouraging Type religious motivational When to use this quote - personal confession - church teaching - support groups - health ministries Key Concepts theology psychology ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can churches address bodily sins compassionately? - What practices restore spiritual discipline? 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