Thought of the Day 01.02.09

Imagine that you are engaged, eagerly awaiting your wedding day. Now further imagine that your friends regularly point out flaws in your beloved, things that aren’t necessarily deal-breakers, but problems nonetheless. But your response is to either avoid the subject or deny them, proudly professing your devotion to him. What would such behavior reveal?

Essentially, it would reveal a deep doubt about your fiancée and a real fear that he is not the right man for you. See, if you truly believed he was right, you would be willing to admit his flaws and deal with them honestly. The fact that you avoid them exposes your deep lack of faith in him and your worry that your confidence is misplaced.

In short, this is precisely why we must investigate and confront any parts of the Bible which we do not like or which seem problematic. To avoid them is to admit we’re actually afraid (and therefore believe) that God isn’t who we says He is.