The churches that I
work with all claim to embrace the Authority of Scripture. They are quick to
declare that perspective as a foundational principle for ministry. Until that
is, it comes to the actual application of same. Then, things often get dicey
and conflict is just around the corner.
When asked or
required to state a biblical precept or principle to support a proposed action
or inaction, they will mumble something like - - “We have prayed about it” as
though that trumps Special Revelation. What is worse, they often have nothing
to support the perspective they have ‘prayed about’ but will insist that God has
assured them that this is the proper course of action. That, my dear readers,
is mysticism pure and simple. It is no different in the final analysis than
contacting the Witch of Endor.
The appeal I make
in this brief post is for a robust and consistent return to the Authority of
Scripture. When we encounter practices that have no support whatsoever in the
text of Special Revelation we graciously examine and then deny such action.
Until we do, the church will remain impotent, powerless and lacking in the
blessing of the Sovereign of the Ages.
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