Recently, Heath Lambert shared what he called a long-form essay entitled Priest in the Garden, Zombies in the Wilderness, and Prophets on the Wall. While I won’t link to it, you can easily find it.
You can also easily find reactions on social media, ranging from praise/applause to grief/disagreement.
I’ll possibly have more to say about Heath’s post at a later date.
What Are Biblical Principles for Responding to Confrontation (That I Perceive to Be Unbiblical)?
I want to encourage us to ponder, very briefly for now, three principles when one finds themselves in the following scenario:
What biblical principles would guide us if someone confronts us in a way that we believe is unfair, untrue, un-Christlike, unbiblical, and ungracious?
As I mentioned, some see Heath’s confrontation as brilliantly biblical and boldly truthful. Others see it as lacking in both truth and love. The discussion/debate will not die anytime soon.
Rather than make my own assessment of what Heath said, I want us to ponder God’s all-sufficient word, especially speaking to those who might perceive Heath as having spoken without truth in love. If you find yourself in that situation, what does the Bible teach?
Biblical Principle #1: Heart Humility
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