Is it me or is there a growing number of theologically conservative preachers, teachers and seminary students who just seem ticked off all of the time? They soak in all of their "ologies" (Soteriology, Hamartiology, Christology, Pneumatology, etc) and come out of their Bible bathtubs bubbling with bitterness, bile and bite. Sadly, they are marked more by their pointed index fingers and furrowed brows than the joy of Christ.
Don't get me wrong. I'm all for the "ologies" and am passionate about rightly dividing the Word of God. On a theological level I'm pretty stinkin' conservative myself. But it seems to me that Biblical truth should not make us angry nerds who lash out at others who don't line up with our point of view, especially on the issues that don't matter as much. Jots and tittles shouldn't be the Kibbles n' Bits we feed on. Instead we must feast on the love of God himself and then invite others to join the feast! Strong theology should fill our hearts, not with rage, but awe, joy and gratefulness.
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