02013cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500280014326400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750800630038852011160045153400450156765300390161285600430165199900170169452149UtSlPG20260610134212.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBV1 aHoare, Edward,d1812-189410aConformity to the World 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-23  aTranscribed from the 1877 Hatchards edition by David Price  a"Conformity to the World" by Edward Hoare is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century, specifically around the 1870s. The book delves into the concept of societal influence on personal faith and the dangers of conforming to worldly standards as opposed to following spiritual principles. It discusses how adherence to worldly ways can erode one's Christian values and highlights the importance of maintaining a distinct identity as believers.  In this work, Hoare examines various aspects of life, including dress, social interactions, friendships, and amusements, to illustrate how Christians can inadvertently blend into worldly norms. He emphasizes the significance of maintaining a clear distinction between the people of God and the surrounding culture, cautioning against the subtle influences that may lead believers astray. Through biblical references and practical advice, the author urges readers to adopt a life rooted in Christian principles, making conscious choices that reflect their faith rather than succumbing to societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Anglican authors40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52149  c92983d92983