A Humble Question

Someone sent me the quote below. I don't know the source.

“I humbly ask - where are the men of God who tremble at His Word; who preach it straightforwardly; who live it uncompromisingly; who walk circumspectly; who have a bold orthodoxy and a countenance clothed with humility; who worship in the Spirit of God, glory in Christ Jesus and place no confidence in the flesh; who pray with expectancy; who lead with servant-authority; who are strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; who will not play politics with God and man; who are not swayed by the promise of financial gain; who will not be enticed by the temporal contingencies of men; who strive not for prominence, power, position, praise, or promotion; who do not consider their lives of any account as dear to themselves, so that they may finish their course and the ministry which they received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God?”

 

I'm not following you Jim. Are you saying that you believe the person who wrote this quote is "sitting in their self righteous, priggish chairs,,,,,wishing"?

 

Jim,

You seem to be, at least indirectly, suggesting the author (whoever it is) was wrong for writing this.

"Tozer talked less about it and demonstrated it in his personal life."

Tozer often encouraged others in faith and good works. Why oppose this person's attempt to do the same?

Blessings,

 

Thank you Jerome. I am familiar with Mr. Camp and have benefitted from some of his works. I could see him writing this.

 

What's gossip, webdog? The quote?

 

webdog,

It is not gossip to discuss a person's public statements. Furthermore, there's nothing inherent in the quote I posted that refers to anyone in particular - thus excluding it as gossip in any sense. The accusation of spreading gossip is a serious charge that should not be dealt out carelessly. The quote in it's original context was intended to serve as an exortation and encouragement to faithfulness to God in ministry for all people. To read anything else into it is looking for something that simply isn't there.

Regards,

 

webdog,

That is simply not true. Mark Driscoll is a very prominent pastor. Just like I could expect people to comment or even criticize my words - those spoken in a public setting - Driscoll's words are fair game as well. But this still misses the point and the thrust of the quotation. Go back and read it. It mentoned nothing about Driscoll. The post itself doesn't mention him at all. The only thing that does is a passing comment whose opinion it is that, in a quote that doesn't mention the man, it is "fussing over Driscoll". This is hardly enough evidence to accuse someone of gossip. I would merely caution you against accusing someone of gossip solely based on three words from a third person. Your accusations of gossip could very well become real gossip themselves.

Blessings,