APOLOGETICS

“The heavenly minded are of no earthly good.”

WHO?

WHAT?

RESPONSE?

MAIN pOINTS

• Christ’s mind was of heavenly objective.
• Surface level questioning
• Difficulties and tests are inherently part of being Christian
• Christ’s intention = doing God’s will

QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE

• Where did this statement arise from? A place of genuine observation or generalization?
• Have you observed this yourself or what has brought you to this conclusion?
• Does a Christian having the ability to retaliate your claim dismantle your argument?

HOW TO ANSWER

• Do not attack the person, attack the argument
• Prove to be the “exception” to their rule
• Lead thought provoking conversation, be the listener you wish to speak to

The Story of Esther

REFERENCES

• Why Saying “Don’t Be So Heavenly Minded That You’re No Earthly Good” May Not Be Good Thing - Brad Andres

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• “Is Heavenly-Mindedness for the privileged?” - Michael Allen

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• “More Americans now say they’re spiritual but not religious” - Michael Lipka & Claire Gecewicz

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• “Heavenly Life for Earthly Living” - Charles E. Orr

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• “Good Things Christians have done in society” Blogspot