Jeremy Howard

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There are two different ways Christian theologians go about reading the Bible. In next week’s episode, I critique one while defending the other.

It sure seems like there’s a dearth of older pastors who are willing to pastor/mentor younger pastors. Younger pastors: Do you want more mentorship from older guys? What’s missing? Older pastors: Do you want to disciple younger pastors? What’s missing?

“I don’t have time for that” is almost always a lie. It’s much more honorable to be truthful and say you’re not interested, or that you won’t prioritize it over other things. If this hurts someone’s feelings, it’s not your fault. Just be honest.

Read it all for yourself via this great article from Alexander Strauch: biblicaleldership.com/wp-con…

"It is our duty to instruct with meekness such as are willing to be instructed; but I believe it would be my sin, to attempt to beat my notions into other people's heads. Too often I have attempted it in times past; but now I judge, that both my zeal and my weapons were carnal."

In closing, Newton made an astounding admission. "I grieve to think how often I have lost my time and my temper in presuming to regulate the vineyards of others...when the beam in my own eye has so contracted my sight, that I could discern nothing but the moat in my neighbor's."

5. Watch how your own character is being affected. Newton asks a critical question: "What will it profit a man if he gains his cause, and silences his adversary, if at the same time he loses the humble, tender frame of spirit in which the Lord delights?"

4. Consider those who listen in. Many who observe debates don't understand the details, but they can discern the spirit in which details are presented. In our passion, "we may think we are doing service to the cause of truth, when in reality we shall only bring it to discredit."

3. Rely on God's work in the other person's heart. Since a changed mind is a result of the Lord's touch, Newton says we must be meek and kind, not using "expressions that may exasperate."

2. Deal gently with others. Newton especially emphasized the "intramural" nature of that debate in his time, saying, "In a little while you will meet in heaven...View him personally as a kindred soul, with whom you are to be happy in Christ forever."

1. Pray for the one you're trying to convince. Newton says, "This practice will have a direct tendency to conciliate your heart to love and pity him; such a disposition will have a good influence upon every page you write."