Fear of speaking the truth

November 11, 2006 · Filed Under theology

Every so often, even a cynical pessimist like myself is given cause for optimism. There are good men in our seminaries. The remnant will not be left without proper care. For that I am thankful.

The immediate reason for this surge of optimism is this post over at Outer Rim Territories.

In the past while, it seems as there has been a shakedown of sorts at the sems, as the political climate in Synod (which is, sadly, derivative of the larger cultural climate) has had a chilling effect on any discourse amongst blogging-inclined seminarians. This is, IMO, both unfortunate and misguided. Better that seminarians should learn through discussion and be open to the opportunity for loving correction, than they should learn to keep their mouths shut, “go along to get along”, and “cooperate to graduate”.

We, the sheep, need bold confessors & proclaimers of the Truth, not company men!

You see, though, the Truth can — and will — be twisted by the enemy. That does not mean that it should not be loudly proclaimed and taught.

Timidity must not be tolerated, much less encouraged.

I thank God for the sure hope & knowledge that we will be sustained. (even as my sinful self cowers in fear & wallows in despair… that guy gets drowned every day!)

-ghp

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