Living Above The Snake Line: A Call to Elevated Christian Living
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where cultural pressures and moral ambiguities seem to lurk around every corner, it's easy for even the most faithful among us to feel ensnared. As conservative Christians, we hold dear the timeless truths of Scripture, standing firm against the tides of relativism and secularism. Today, I invite you to reflect on a powerful message drawn from Colossians 1:9-17 —a passage that calls us to rise above the dangers of worldly compromise and live in the elevated realm of Christ's supremacy . This blog post expands on a recent homily I shared, using the metaphor of the " snake line " to illustrate our spiritual journey. Just as mountaineers know that venomous snakes can't survive above a certain elevation, so too are we called to ascend beyond the perils of sin and darkness. Understanding the Snake Line Metaphor Picture this: In the Appalachian Mountains or the Rockies, hikers often speak of the "snake line"—that invi...