tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12366201.post2309798441747237919..comments2024-03-29T02:23:57.482-07:00Comments on aka pastor guy: Accurately Handling the Word of TruthMark (aka pastor guy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12920114022832644455noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12366201.post-24516183646145933452020-08-27T07:51:08.533-07:002020-08-27T07:51:08.533-07:00Daniel, thank you for your kind words - and your a...Daniel, thank you for your kind words - and your affirmation of my point. <br /><br />And you're correct, part of the problem here stems from those of us who speak to congregations and wrench passages out of context, "bending" their meaning to teach spiritual truths. It too easily becomes "ends justify the means" and teaches not only the wise behaviors we hope to instill but also a faulty methodology for engaging with the Word of God.Mark (aka pastor guy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12920114022832644455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12366201.post-7840063178191300672020-08-27T07:43:15.501-07:002020-08-27T07:43:15.501-07:00Right use of scripture is a big deal. From the pul...Right use of scripture is a big deal. From the pulpit I see scripture being used a proof text and shaky grounds to make cultural points. As you well pointed out scripture has been misused to make a political statement. I see it used as tweets completely out of context. I have seen it weaponized to attack others. <br /><br />I want to accurately handle the Word of Truth and I appreciate you pointing out where it is not being handled accurately. Daniel Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351339009587839127noreply@blogger.com