This phrase came up the other night during a great time of fellowship around the Word of God. The point was simply that we must not let these blogs or any other venue of communication be an avenue to spout off about things that we are not any kind of authority on.
I enjoy writing and this forum is more for my own purpose of jotting down thoughts from reading than anything else but knowing that others have/do read this blog makes me take seriously the things that I post. If you are going to take time to read, do me a favor and read first the blog of Andy Hinds. It is updated very frequently and contains great material again and again in a well thought out and practical way. Andy, as far as I have calculated, is approximately 17,000 times as smart and wise as I and therefore should be referred to that much more often. I am grateful that God has gifted some of our own in such great ways. (I have not figured out a way yet to get 20 cents a click for this ad but oh well)
www.Hindsey.blogspot.com
What this blogging has accomplished has been to start some great conversations offline as well as encourage some others to take time to document their thoughts. If this is done responsibly, humbly and in a way that will allow for correction, then I find it valuable.
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I feel like I was rebuked and praised at the same time - thanks for the extra reminder to be careful about what gets posted!
However, since I'm 17,000 times smarter and wiser, I feel comfortable pontificating on whatever I want to!!
Seriously, though, you are too kind and I wish that were even 1/17,000th true - And, OK, I'll give you 20 cents! (...um, like, not per click or anything, ok!?)
Aaron - this is a great post. While you are the last guy I know who would spout off on something without careful consideration - your admonition is right on! Humilty and careful study in theology should be what we all strive for.
I agree..in fact that's what I strive for, Humility. I've come to the conclusion that I am very humble. In fact I'd venture to say I'm more humble than all you guys...um...er...
**feel free to delete my foolishness ** ; )
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