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There are quite a few seminarians who are training for the wrong event. Like an olympian training for figure skating who is actually participating in the bobsledding event. It is sort of related. I mean, there are skates used in each, on feet or on the sled. But they are remarkably different in practice. One would be altogether unprepared if training for the wrong olympic event. The chances of bringing home the gold medal would be reduced to 0%.
Many here are training to have high level theological discussions. They are preparing for logical discussions over some of the most controversial issues in Scripture. They are getting ready for a war. They feel the need to prove themselves, to convert through apologetics, to put a stranglehold on atheists and agnostics alike.
None of those things are wrong. Studying apologetics, high level theology, and Biblical foundations are all important. Critical.
But for much of our time as pastors, that will not be the event we are participating in.
We will be participating in the inefficient work of ministry. Caring for those in grief and pain. Holding the hands of dying friends. Loving the unlovable.
Logic and reason are fantastic. But they are a different event.
But this is all about me so far. What about you?
What event are you training for? What are you engaging in to ready yourself for an engaging, fulfilling, and satisfying life?
Many here are training to have high level theological discussions. They are preparing for logical discussions over some of the most controversial issues in Scripture. They are getting ready for a war. They feel the need to prove themselves, to convert through apologetics, to put a stranglehold on atheists and agnostics alike.
None of those things are wrong. Studying apologetics, high level theology, and Biblical foundations are all important. Critical.
But for much of our time as pastors, that will not be the event we are participating in.
We will be participating in the inefficient work of ministry. Caring for those in grief and pain. Holding the hands of dying friends. Loving the unlovable.
Logic and reason are fantastic. But they are a different event.
But this is all about me so far. What about you?
What event are you training for? What are you engaging in to ready yourself for an engaging, fulfilling, and satisfying life?
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