January 17 – Chapter 1

Pages 17-29

1. What is central in understanding Lutheran Spirituality?
2. Think of another example not already cited for each of the three spiritual aspirations.
a. Moralism
b. speculation
c. mysticism
3. Why is it an advantage for Lutheran Theology to begin with facing up to imperfection? (p. 17)
4. What are some common outcomes of moralism?
5. What could you say to someone who says, “I’m spiritual, but I don’t like religion?”