Cormack
“I bet you're a real hulk on the internet...”
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1,469
- 1,407
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Faith
- Baptist
- Marital Status
- Single
Thanks for this! I know theological discussions have their place, but it’s so disheartening to see so many of them end up with the implication of “you don’t really have the Spirit in you.” I always get caught up in the anxious trap of doubting myself and my faith when I hear stuff like that.
But, yeah. I always try to return to the Cross. Remember I’m loved. Then the semantics don’t matter so much. Just learning more, learning to rest, and being ok with being a work in progress.
I used to debate theology and world religions a lot, the important thing to remember is that you’ll forget 99% of the things you ever read. Hopefully that puts the mountain of theological traditions and perspectives in their rightful place.
They’re overwhelming by volume, not value. What will carry people through is daily lifestyle, community and companionship. Everything you’ll find from patient Christians and God, He’s not a doctrinal dictator, He’s a Father.
Our beliefs tend to sort themselves out in the thick of good friendships, family and prayer. He’ll perfect us in His own time.
God bless.
Upvote
0