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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Opus 2013-76: In Insight into Tolerance

I was again listening to Alistair Begg.  Try it, you might like it.  During the sermon he dropped in the following insight. 
“Tolerance justifies me doing what I want and not getting blamed for it.”
Why is tolerance such a popular virtue?  It is a kind of twist on the Golden Rule.  “Don’t criticize any behavior that you might not want criticized.”  Or, “I will overlook your depravity is you ignore my perversion.”   

Tolerance in its original definition was a virtue.  To exist in civil society there are many quirks and foibles that we need to be willing to endure in good humor.  Tolerance can be the oil that keeps friction within operating temperature.  But it has been extended with the “Judge not” generation to include things that should not be tolerated.

Keep in mind that God may forgive sin but He does not tolerate it.  He also reserves the right to determine what is sin and what isn’t.

Sorry if that bursts your bubble.

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4 comments:

  1. Gorges SmytheFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    I'm afraid that's too simple for most folks to understand.

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    1. PumiceFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:29 AM

      That statement is an entire post in itself.

      Grace and peace.

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  2. PhillipFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I have to agree with Gorges. Best definitions of tolerance I've ever read!

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    1. PumiceFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:30 AM

      Alistair Begg has a great way of communicating.

      Grace and peace.

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