“Missionaries have been cautioned to not participate in ‘bible-bashing’ or trying to convince someone of the truth by finding specific scriptures. I’ve learned over the years that you can find, and then interpret, scriptures to justify almost any cause. It does no good to argue about scriptures because contention is the weapon of the devil and none of those who participate in such arguments are edified.” - Rebecca Talley, on Bible Conversations in Cyberspace
LOL! Right on, Justin. Notice I didn’t say anything positive or negative about her statement? I just wanted to put it up there, and see what people thought about it.
As for me personally, I think a quick look-see around this blog o’ mine will reveal the position I take on the matter.
Hey, by the way, we had a great time last evening, even if it was rained out. I was happy to meet more of your gang!
I hope tomorrow goes well! See you sometime this week, bro.
You’re not intentionally baiting me with this are you? Haha!
“I’ve learned over the years that you can find, and then interpret, scriptures to justify almost any cause.”
Apparently the solution to that is giving up completely and leaving wisdom behind by not defending the truth of the Word of God in order to save yourself an argument every now and again?
She’s aware that Jesus was brutally tortured, nailed to a cross and executed, right?
I understand her intention, albeit sadly misguided. It’s a nice gesture and sometimes beneficial (Proverbs 14); however, it’s definitely not a fact and should be treated with balance.
Rebecca Talley’s words on Bible Conversations in Cyberspace make for a great childrens book.