Many of us value results over process, especially when that process takes time. It certainly doesn’t help that today’s technology has made waiting optional in many cases, with things like AI chatbots’ efficient answers and Amazon’s same-day delivery. Our culture of instant gratification belittles tedious practices, slow growth, and long-term development. We want what we want, and we want it now.
The phrase “Time is money” is not biblical, yet we in the church have embraced this slogan and baptized a gospel of efficiency. This mindset has reshaped not only how we view money but also how we understand God and the Christian life.
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