Words
I am finding there is both good and bad with blogging, the good being that the writer (aka: me) learns a lot from writing. The bad being that “a fool’s voice [comes with] many words” (Ecc 5:3 ESV). I am doing my best not do the later, basically rambling and gossiping, rather promoting wholesome and spiritual conversations (albeit internet text conversations) and intellectual growth.
I don’t have a perfect percentage or formula, but I do know this: no person should be blogging or discussing anything Biblical if the person is not first seeking the Lord for himself, and reading as much as he can on books about the Bible. For me, that means, I will not let myself post anything, unless I have been reading Christian living books. While I will admit that men are but men, and are not infallible, they certainly do have a lot better things to say than I do. So at very least, at this point in my game, I should be learning more than I should talking. Yeah, I know….sounds oxymoronic at this point….
Back to the subject: I want blogging to be a place where people like me, unlearned, young preacher boys, can humbly express what they are thinking. May I make myself clear: there are many a young men out there who do speak as a fool with many words; this is not the blog for you. I want this to be a place where [young] students of God’s Word can voice their opinion and not be taken to the slaughterhouse by those who are older and wiser. That is also an admonition to you older and wiser: take it easy!! (both here and on bigger blogs like sharperiron.org and other places). Treat us as we should be treated.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (I Tim 4:12 ESV)
Older men: set an example for us to follow. Let us talk your ear off, and have a gentle and kind rebuke by way of example. Think of your youth: when someone chewed you out, did you learn from it, or did you seethe up with resentment? (please tell me I was not the only one!) We all learn best when carefully explained, or taught by example. I will address at a later time my thoughts on preaching and its clarity and directness.
So for now, young men and old men alike, watch your speech. Be careful in what you say. I should include myself in that statement. My subordinates at work know that I am not the best at helping people grow. It is my own fault, but I continue to work at it. Yet at the same time, I cannot help but wonder if part of that is not because I have not had very many role models over the years who have exemplified careful and thoughtful help in maturity.
So how ‘bout this: you and I both work on it….
I don’t have a perfect percentage or formula, but I do know this: no person should be blogging or discussing anything Biblical if the person is not first seeking the Lord for himself, and reading as much as he can on books about the Bible. For me, that means, I will not let myself post anything, unless I have been reading Christian living books. While I will admit that men are but men, and are not infallible, they certainly do have a lot better things to say than I do. So at very least, at this point in my game, I should be learning more than I should talking. Yeah, I know….sounds oxymoronic at this point….
Back to the subject: I want blogging to be a place where people like me, unlearned, young preacher boys, can humbly express what they are thinking. May I make myself clear: there are many a young men out there who do speak as a fool with many words; this is not the blog for you. I want this to be a place where [young] students of God’s Word can voice their opinion and not be taken to the slaughterhouse by those who are older and wiser. That is also an admonition to you older and wiser: take it easy!! (both here and on bigger blogs like sharperiron.org and other places). Treat us as we should be treated.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (I Tim 4:12 ESV)
Older men: set an example for us to follow. Let us talk your ear off, and have a gentle and kind rebuke by way of example. Think of your youth: when someone chewed you out, did you learn from it, or did you seethe up with resentment? (please tell me I was not the only one!) We all learn best when carefully explained, or taught by example. I will address at a later time my thoughts on preaching and its clarity and directness.
So for now, young men and old men alike, watch your speech. Be careful in what you say. I should include myself in that statement. My subordinates at work know that I am not the best at helping people grow. It is my own fault, but I continue to work at it. Yet at the same time, I cannot help but wonder if part of that is not because I have not had very many role models over the years who have exemplified careful and thoughtful help in maturity.
So how ‘bout this: you and I both work on it….
