We Need To Change How We Talk About The Bible
I like to win arguments. I like being right. I like showing people that I’m smart. I like using my knowledge and proving a point. It’s fun. I enjoy the rush it gives. And it may be one of the most destructive things I can do as a Christian.
“The defeat of the intellect is not the object in fighting with the sword of the Spirit, but the acceptance of the heart. In this case, therefore, I drew back.”
– George MacDonald
The mentor of the famous C. S. Lewis shares just what is wrong with Christians fighting, bickering, debating back and forth until there is one winner.
That isn’t the point.
The Bible isn’t somethign we use to defeat or destroy, belittle or beat a brother or sister in Christ. It isn’t a weapon for us to weld to prove how excellent we are at exegesis. It isn’t a stool or an escalator we get on to elevate ourselves above the rest of the Body of Jesus.
If it is, we need to check ourself. Before we wreck a lot more than ourself.
The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God is not for d…
