Vanguard Quote of the Week

from Classical Education & The Homeschool

by Douglas Wilson, Wes Callihan, & Douglas Jones

"To be a Christian is to be in constant, total war. We have no say in the matter and no one is exempt from serving. This war is not just some sideline feature of

the Christian life. It is the Christian life. Every step toward seeing 'ever knee bow' before the Lord of glory is an act of war, whether in faithfulness or hatred. Until that point, the war is ruthless and relentless. The horrific enemy onslaught never ceases. This war is not only constant but total, unconfined, and overwhelming. It is not limited to the daily fight against our own sin but encompasses everything within and without...And as this battle moves us all along, killing and maiming, crushing and roaring, much of contemporary Christianity fights with bumper stickers and self-esteem seminars. As the enemy smiles and schemes to ravage our children and decapitate our churches, we try to play down our differences with our attackers and use their institutions as models for our own. As they mock Christ to His face, we learn to relax, take a joke, and create a more entertaining worship atmosphere. The only thing worse than being cut to death in the middle of a war is having it happen without realizing it."