From 2 Peter, Chapter 1
Do I sound like my -ology/-ism rather than Jesus? Do I have all the philosophical answers that back up my theological position ... but lack love? Can I squash an intellectual opponent with absolute certainty that my argument is logical, based in Scripture with historical tradition on my side but waver in my certainty in knowing God? Can I parrot all the jargon and Bible verses ... without knowing what God really thinks on the issue? Can I have knowledge but not be sanctified?
My prayer for our students this year is for them to know and love God and learn and grow to be more like Christ rather than their intellectual hero.
This is what I loved about National Training Event and what we do on campuses across Australia throughout the year: modeling and giving students the confidence to learn directly from Scripture and developing skills that will help them think, speak and act in love and and benefit others throughout their lives.
This was sparked by a group conversation where a number of us expressed discomfort reading articles and blogs that are merely preaching to the choir, belittling culture and making snide damnations on all others. I started thinking about the times I’d observed this in person with Christian leaders and am keenly aware that I want our students to be so much better than this.
If like me, you too want to be better than this, consider reading God’s Word with your heart as well as your mind this year.