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Consumers demand options, but this poses a problem.  Formation into the likeness of Christ is not accomplished by always getting what we want.  In ages past, choice was not heralded as a Christian’s right.  In fact, relinquishing our choices by submitting to a spiritual mentor or community was prerequisite to growth in Christ.  Believers were guided through formative and corrective disciplines – most being activities we would never choose if left to our desires.  But surrendering control ensured we received what we needed to mature in Christ, not simply what we wanted. - Skye Jethani, “All We Like Sheep”

Leadership Magazine, Summer 2006, page 31