Around the Horn April 8th, 2008
Biblicism. “I know my Bible inside and out, but I do not let it master me. I have reduced the gospel to a mastery of biblical content and theology, so I am intolerant and critical of those with lesser knowledge.”
Which one do you struggle with? I struggle with biblicalism. I pray that God will strike my heart and humble me to understand that everything comes from Him alone.
Notice that those are not advanced skills for second-level Christians. They are the most elementary issues of the Christian life. That underscores the truth that intimacy with Christ is not some sort of mystical secret. It is the whole point of our life in Christ. Indeed, it is the chief end for which we were created: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
Knowing Christ is something so elementary to our faith, yet time and again we fail and struggle to do it. Thank God for his steadfast mercy that falls upon us.
After all, the psalmist tells us, God has given gifts of all kinds to all kinds of people, even those who are in rebellion against Him, with the idea that He might express Himself through those gifts, as they are brought to bear on the task of creating culture.
Do you recognize the author of your gifts and the purpose in which they serve in glorifying our maker?
