The ability to think critically about the world around us is a God-given gift, which I must admit I am at times tempted to dig a hole on the ground and bury just like the guy in the parable of the talents... It is always tempting to let the mind disengage and just enjoy in the basking of hedonistic pursuits, and let the mind wander...
The bible teaches each of us "not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith." It is my responsibility, as well as a God-given privilege, to exert my own measure of faith in nurturing and growing whatever has been given to me.
Only recently have I come to really grasp the fact that faith is so much more than saying we believe in God's truth. It is so deeply rooted in everyday issues that unless we understand this world and the issues that concern people, we cannot even begin to convince ourselves, let alone other people, why it is that we believe Christian values are the way to live by.
So, here's my attempt to nurture the habit of thinking soberly about world issues that concern me, partly with fear that God will take it away one day if I keep on disengaging my mind, partly because I really believe that good thinking can lead to better decisions in life, and ultimately a richer life... It is my attempt as a Christian to not just 活在地上, but also to 活在人間...
So please lead me on, challenge me, rebuke me, or whatever... but by all means keep me moving.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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