"While the right order requires that we should believe the deep things of the Christian faith before we undertake to discuss them by reason, it seems careless for us, once we are established in the faith, not to aim at understanding what we believe." I agree wholeheartedly with this statement. I think that there are many Christians out there who don't know why they believe what they believe, and it is most definitely important to invest time into your faith and relationship with God. That being said, I do think that there is a delicate balance there. Many people have been led astray by focusing their attention on things they will never fully understand. I believe that is part of what Jesus meant when He spoke of having faith like a child. Having faith that is innocent and humble, and content with not knowing everything. I think it is important to accept the fact that we are finite and possess a limited understanding of who our infinite God is.
Commented on Kelli's blog.
Heartily agree with this. I have thought much about this over the course of my walk with Christ and balance is key. Pressing into the hard stuff can be difficult and rewarding, but we must recognize where our understanding stops. Otherwise we fall by the wayside. Good stuff, Matt!
ReplyDelete