What do you think? Is there a danger theology can take our focus from living for Christ?
The answer is clearly yes... but that doesn't mean that study, theology, is no longer required. It means we have to learn to better balance our focus on how to walk this walk WHILE continuing to learn and grow closer to God.What do you think? Is there a danger theology can take our focus from living for Christ?
I did not vote. The answer I believe is that it can. Meaning it depends on the theology. A theology focused on God's Word as Divine revelation to us will usually produce a theology which is focused on God and His attributes and words. That such theology would then have us asking "what is God communicating to us" as opposed to "how can I get my own answers from God's word." The latter is not wrong but usually is put first and why we have demon monkey heresies like Joe Osteen and the prosperity Gospel.What do you think? Is there a danger theology can take our focus from living for Christ?
I respect this of course but I have a question. The word "theology" has taken a life of its own and has come to mean something stuffy and religious. But the real meaning is simply the study of God (theos being God). Since the bible says to, "study to show yourselves approved" and even the Great Commission being centered in making disciples (students) then how do you reconcile what I just shared with the idea that you don't focus on theology? Is it because of how we use that word today and you do study to discern what God desires for your walk?I have never focused on theology and don’t expect that change. My relationship with God and the fulfillment of the mission He’s bestowed is my primary concern.
Since the bible says to, "study to show yourselves approved" and even the Great Commission being centered in making disciples (students) then how do you reconcile what I just shared with the idea that you don't focus on theology?
I have never focused on theology and don’t expect that change. My relationship with God and the fulfillment of the mission He’s bestowed is my primary concern.
What do you think? Is there a danger theology can take our focus from living for Christ?
Sort of a "much learning doth make thee mad" syndrome?Thanks for answers! It was interesting to read the replies. I believe we can become too stuck in theology. Of course theology is interesting and meaningful as well. I believe the Christian life is to be lived, that the focus should be on living an apostle-like life. It's not always easy, and then we may choose the pile of books instead of "living Christianity", because it's easier. That would I say is the danger.
Sort of a "much learning doth make thee mad" syndrome?
If the theology is of God, we can only grow in grace and knowledge, but if the theology is of the devil, it will lead men further and further from the truth.