Playing it safe.

One of the most dangerous things we can do as Christians is to play it safe.

You know, avoid those difficult topics and questions that people may ask, argue with, highlight or just jolly well be difficult about.

For most of us, when having to answer, may want to gloss it over or pretend we know the answers or use extremely difficult theological language.

But the truth is that for someone wanting to understand or learn about the Christian faith, those approaches are not always helpful.

The Bible is alive. Made so by God’s Spirit.

It’s not just some historical or chronology record of people long ago.

It is the countless stories of God’s self revelation in the lives of His people. Highlighting how God works to save, heal and transform His creation.

Now, take that definition and apply it to you life.

And suddenly, we encounter exactly what the people of old did: a wonderful story of God’s love and Will for His creation.

So don’t avoid the difficult issues, God is much bigger than our limited understanding. Rather engage with the issues and allow God, by His Spirit, to lead you to greater understanding.

When we do this, I believe, we open ourselves to receiving a glimpse of God’s heart for ourselves, others and His creation.


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