Today’s Thought “Rejecting Purity” G. Ward

 

“God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Genesis 1:31

On last week I shared an experience with another pastor friend of mine at the gym we attend. It was apparent that I was the youngest of the three as we encountered another gentleman who immediately thought using me as a sociological experiment. He was familiar with my pastor friend and asked me if I was receiving any wisdom from him (it was altogether condescending). My immediate reply was, “yes sir, there’s so much to ingest. I however am a little stupid at times, so it may have to marinade a while!” What did I say that for? This compelled the man to preach to me for the next three minutes on how I should never say that! Moreover, he stated, “God hadn’t made anybody stupid!”

My referring to myself that way had absolute recall to Proverbs 12:1. Anyone knowing the way of Holy God and refusing to adjust accordingly is stupid (brutish). Furthermore, those who pompously seek despising the youth of some (i.e. un-solicited counsel) are often contained by stupidity. Many of you want to know what I said after this presumptive one gave his discourse? I would have remained quiet if he was 50% or better in theological matters. He, however, heard from the believer I am. For the following five minutes I shared unadulterated “Truth” with him (cf. 2 Ti.4:2). I hope he wasn’t brutish with adhering to it…

 

Happy Thursday!