Special effects create dramatic illusions on the big screen. This kind of "affectation" is fun in film! But Mike Fabarez explains how affectation in our spiritual lives can be an Obstacle on the Road to Christ. We're talking about when someone has an outward appearance of righteousness without an inward change of heart.
You can know something about a person, their biography, greatest achievements, famous sayings...but still be a stranger to them. Real relationships require something more. Presence. Pursuit. A genuine willingness to close the distance.
If you want to pursue a deeper relationship with God, be sure to request the book The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.