Judge: 24/06/2010
 
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You'll be aware from the blog below that the jury is still out on whether I continue to blog. Many thanks to the bulk of you that have voted so far.

I jumped on the site today just to see how many had voted and saw 2 comments on the 'it depends' vote button so I checked out the comments. One was from my Dad encouraging me to 'keep going' and the other was from someone who (surprise surprise) has not left his name. His/her comments were as follows:

'If you keep on promoting false teachers like Rob Bell then I would prefer it if you stop blogging. It's a big, big responsibility when you put yourself forward as a 'teacher' [which is what you do when you blog about spiritual issues] and the Bible makes clear that those who want to be teachers will receive a higher standard of judgment. [James 3 v 1] You are promoting a man who, without putting too fine a point on it, teaches false doctrine. You should leave these responsibilities to those called to the ministry'.

There is a part of me that read this and couldn't even be bothered to respond and part of me (the part that won!) decided that people like this really need to be exposed hence me going live with these comments.

So, whoever you are, lets have it out! What ever your views on Rob Bell are, having sat and listened to the guy (something I doubt you have?) I been helped no end by his teaching. People have strong views on Rob (as you have exhibited) but for many thousands of sound, solid Christians he is a breath of fresh air and far from a heritic.

Whether you agree with his teaching or not maybe we all need to reflect on 2 things:

1. I seem to recall Jesus was called a hereitic by the pharisees of the time and crucified for it. Rob not's the first 'heretic' so called

2. I seem to recall the Bible has more to say about Christians judging others than a lot of other stuff. Take note!

Most bizzare of all is this anonumous persons quote that I have set myself up as 'a teacher that should leave teaching to those called to the ministry'. All because I blog?? Really?? Get real pal!

There that's that off my chest. I hope this person is no one I know or a friendship may just have been lost!!

Oh how I have struggled with faith of late and you want to know part of the reason? Views like I read today. What did criticism and judgement ever do for anyone eh?



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