Christian Living
Larry Lilly's Letter Tuesday January 17, 2006
I never cease to be amazed at the people who run around claiming to be 'Free Moral Agents' yet expect every minute detail of life to written in black and white on the pages of Holy Writ. To be sure much is written about the way we conduct our life, more is written about the proper way to think, but then but then much is left to us to learn and apply the basic truth of Holy Writ. One of the confessions, oft partially referred to asserts, correctly "The Bible and right reason are the final authority in all matters of faith and practice."
Hence, we have a divine guideline to aid in determining God's will in any given matter. Many erroneously mistake to mean that we are guaranteed no pain, no what we call mistakes. Ah, were it so!!
Henry Drummond's 6th item of knowing and doing God's will, having given 5 items previously, helps us to get on with the program of living our lives. Far too many people fail to really blossom for Christ at this point as they wait and wait and wait for more info.
"When the time of decision comes, act in light of the knowledge at hand."
This guideline is designed to cause deep thought. Acting in light of the knowledge at hand means considering all of the available facts, and I do mean considering them, sifting them, asking for facts from others who have been down this road. In many matters it would be good to give serious consideration to potential damage to others if said project under consideration fails. Roger Babson, Christian and noted businessman, advisor to Presidents and foreign rulers, once told the president of Brazil the reason for the poverty of South America verses the prosperity of North America was due to the fact that the Conquistadors went to South America in search of gold, while the Pilgrims came to North America in search of God. He also was well known for his statement, "American business makes too many decisions without getting enough facts." This truth applies triply to Christian organizations. We all chuckle at the klutz who says he is called to preach because he saw a vapor trail from a plane make the letters GPC and that means he is supposed to Go Preach Christ, he is sure because his mother told him so. He and several congregations would be light years better off had he understood the cryptic letters to mean, Go Plant Corn.
It is true that we must trust God for the unknown facts, some of which are unknowable and only time will reveal them. It is also true and expected that we dig out the known facts and this requires expert advice. I am now praying fervently for a friend who is in a world of trouble from listening to and acting on the wisdom of friends, who are experts in their own mind though imbeciles in the area of law which they think they know. I once followed the infinite wisdom of a few fellow preachers and a 'Christian' attorney. By the time another lawyer presented the letter written by the attorney to a federal judge, I had a sneaking suspicion that not a one of my advisors including the 'Christian' attorney had a clue. The judge asked one question; "Is said attorney a securities attorney?" It was established that he was not and that was the end of that and I was well on my way to smaller quarters for an extended period.
So, how does this apply to you? Practice the principles, stay in God's word, ask precise questions, especially concerning any legal aspect and remember above all else Mr. Drummond's first one word item. PRAY.
Larry Lilly Copyright 2006 Use with credit.
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