Have We Lost Our Balance?

Authors

P. E. Kretzmann, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

7-1-1932

Document Type

Article

Keywords

congregation, church, synod, christian, equilibrium

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Things are said to be in unstable equilibrium when they lose their balance even upon very slight provocation. When men are in the same predicament, they are said to have lost their poise. If this condition is habitual, the individual is said to be erratic. The same phenomenon may often be associated with an organization, partly because of mob psychology, partly because of leadership that is subject to eccentricities. Such a body, organization, or association is said to have lost its balance.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 4:16; Ephesians 5:30; Romans 12:5; Matthew 9:37-38;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Kretzmann, P. E. (1932) "Have We Lost Our Balance?," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 3, Article 71.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol3/iss1/71