Perspective

My recent post generated discussion. Good discussion whichever side you are on. Any discussion of theology is beneficial when focused upon knowing God better instead of proving someone wrong. I will post more on this issue and many others.

However, this morning, in less than an hour, I was told of people dealing with cancer in at least three different instances. Furthermore, there are many people and friends at my church who are hurting that come to mind.

Let us always remember that we are all part of the body with different gifts, used for it's edification. I think those people who are hurting are not concerned with the finer, and grayer, matters of the extent of the atonement.

Take a moment and read this verse:

"If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited [and] understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. But godliness [actually] is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment." 1 Tim. 6:3-6

This is not a condemnation against those who disagree with me. Just an admonish to the way in which some theologies are done. Let us not have "a morbid interest." Rather, let us seek God. Know Him better. Love Him better. While ministering to our fellow man. Loving him better.