He always has a way with the way he uses words. Once again, I am impressed with how he has framed his insights. I guess what's really admirable is that I have never heard or seen him do or say anything contrary to what he preaches. To me, that is the mark of a fine leader; someone who is able to walk the talk.
What I have learnt from him? To be able to see two sides of the coin, to be able to know that for most questions, there is both a yes and no response; that for most situations, there is both a maybe and maybe not explanation. I pray for the discerning wisdom of balance to respond to life's questions and challenges.
Being diplomatic or "sitting on the fence" on certain issues, I believe, helps more than harms, unless it contradicts the very CORE beliefs and values that denies the Lordship and sovereignty of God. I always try to adopt the wait and see approach. THat is equivalent to being quick to love, slow to anger and not to judge attitude, isn't it? Not my ego but His name which is most important. I don't have to be right, but He will be right eventually.
There are other more important things to be bothered about anyway.
I like these so far:
- The "anointing" may enlarge our capacities, but it is the anguish that deepens our character. A theology that cannot survive the onslaught of anguish is worthless.
- Ask any christian why Christ came to earth, and the most common answer given is,"He came to die on the cross for our sins." This is true but inadequate. While it is true that Christ came to earth to die for our sins, it is more significant to understand that Christ came, first and foremost , to glorify God, not to gratify man.
Pastor Edmund, Growing Deep in God
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