Sermonette: The Nanny Church
Internal vs. External Control
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David C. Grabbe
Given 20-Oct-07; 17 minutes
description: (hide) Many politicians want to regulate many things that should be a matter of choice, arrogantly believing that government can make better people. Similarly, some churches want to create a Nanny Church for the same reason. When this insidious mindset takes root, character growth is thwarted because choices are no longer encouraged. The solution to the nanny state is self-government. Where the Holy Spirit is working, there is no need for external controls, but inner controls will emanate from the heart.