Over the years i've heard many different comments form many different philosophy's on the topic of religion. One that I have heard as of late is, "give me something more, give me something worth the sacrifice." On the surface this is a reasonable demand. In other words, I want to know that what I gain will be worth at least as much as the sacrifice I am called to make.
The problem with this is the underlying presupposition of equality. The speaker is presupposing that all those involved are equal and a mere transaction is taking place. It is not taking into account man's fallen nature, our indebtedness to God, and the value of Christ's own sacrifice. In short, it is forgetting gratitude. This comes from a faulty understanding of the gospel. And really, any early thing we sacrifice in order to gain something eternal is certainly worth it. Like trading a 3 x 5 photograph of your girlfriend for her hand in marriage.
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