clipped from christianmind.blogspot.com
"At many times in history, Christians reacted against academic versions of theology that deaden life. Examples like the Great Awakenings, the rise of Pietism, Kierkegaard's rejection of state Lutheranism, and the charismatic renewals come to mind. Too often, evangelicals today replace dead orthodoxy with anti-intellectual activism or moralism rather than with theologically vital spirituality. The model of piety valued most among evangelicals typically stresses inward moral holiness and outward Christian service set in opposition to reflective thought.
"...Indeed, the church cannot avoid theology in seeking to fulfill its mission. Though some think they can suspend theology, avoid the academic stratosphere, and achieve practical relevance, they succeed only in replacing a well-considered theology with a hodgepodge of theological scraps randomly interlaced with cultural ideas." - David Clark, To Know and Love God: Method for Theology, pp. 208-209.
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1 comment:
This quote from D. Clark is important for us to understand the need for well balanced Christianity. Extremes are always "Bad, BAD...Bad!" (nice intellectual description, I know). Being formerly Pentecostal, I know the problems with excess when one veers off into one particular area of Christian living and off of the other vital parts. We need to be Chrsitians with good heads on our shoulders, passionate hearts for Jesus and willing to be in the field doing the work.
Thanks for this quote, Trav.
Sid
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