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Sermon Illustrations: Christian Living

While the troops of Mahomet II surrounded Constantinople in 1493 and it would be decided if the Balkans would be under Christian or Islamic dominion a local church council in the besieged city discussed the following problems: What colour were the eyes of the holy virgin? What sex have the angels? What happens if a fly falls in sanctified water? Is the fly sanctified or the water polluted?

There are three kinds of people: Quitters who have given up on their life dreams, and are just surviving. Campers who have made some progress but are now satisfied and want to be comfortable. Climbers who are pressing towards the prize of the high calling because the view is better from the top.