Not addition, but transformation

John Schroeder, reflecting on the words of Dallas Willard, offers some on-target observations about spirituality and transformation:

The Christian "experience," proceeds in precisely the opposite direction that most people think religion is pointed. We do not find ourselves in Christ, WE FIND CHRIST! And unless we put ourselves aside, our view of Him will always be blocked.

The goal of Christian discipleship is not fulfillment, but the cross.