Speculation verses stewardship is the battle of focus that Paul warned Timothy was being wages in Ephesus. The believers on each side of the battle may not have even understood that they were fighting. I can see that battle in the church today. Pick a topic that concerns a local congregation and ask if it is one that promotes unity among the believers or division. Do the “Left Behind” books promote unity or division? (I’ve never read them so I have no opinion) How much time do I spend pondering the mysteries that God has revealed as opposed to those he has left hidden. All through the church history there has been a constant tension between those who speculate on the unknowns and those who pursue stewardship regarding what it known. I have often asked questions about scripture reference that aren’t explained in God’s Word. I hope that I never make my questions, and speculations of their answers, anything more than just an expression of my opinion of what God might be doing to bring about his glory.
It took me about 7 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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