Happens to the best of us....
We are wrong on pertinent facts, show up at the wrong time, make a colossal error destroying materials and wasting time.
If you have never made a mistake....you ain't doing anything and you really need to get to work.
So....when it comes time for Christians....the ONLY way to become a Christian is to first admit that you are a "whole life failure". Now this admission is not a pleasant experience. It's often met with severe depression, anger at yourself, frustration, horror, and a whole host of unpleasant feelings.
When it comes time for discussing what we believe theologically and why....people get even more hot....especially when safely within the security of anonymity. You can let the rage monster out to proverbially kill the messenger of your errors. (Of course denial is strictly a river in Egypt)
What can we do?
Be prepared to be wrong. Fully own that you are not God's gift to mankind with your theological knowledge and biblical scholarship. Laugh at yourself and own it. If you can do this...it gives a more firm footing for what you really do know. Here's a fun video of a septic tank pumping company owner. He literally deals with feces on a daily basis.
We are wrong on pertinent facts, show up at the wrong time, make a colossal error destroying materials and wasting time.
If you have never made a mistake....you ain't doing anything and you really need to get to work.
So....when it comes time for Christians....the ONLY way to become a Christian is to first admit that you are a "whole life failure". Now this admission is not a pleasant experience. It's often met with severe depression, anger at yourself, frustration, horror, and a whole host of unpleasant feelings.
When it comes time for discussing what we believe theologically and why....people get even more hot....especially when safely within the security of anonymity. You can let the rage monster out to proverbially kill the messenger of your errors. (Of course denial is strictly a river in Egypt)
What can we do?
Be prepared to be wrong. Fully own that you are not God's gift to mankind with your theological knowledge and biblical scholarship. Laugh at yourself and own it. If you can do this...it gives a more firm footing for what you really do know. Here's a fun video of a septic tank pumping company owner. He literally deals with feces on a daily basis.