We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Sunday, March 2, 2014

The Way of Escape

God will “provide the way of escape” [1 Cor. 10:13].  In early Greek, this was a nautical term that had the sense of a landing place.  The idea is not that God will enable us to escape temptation, but that He will enable us to land safely on the other side victorious.  Often the only escape is “to endure” (cf. James 1:12 but also 1 Cor. 6:7).


Dan Mitchell, The Book of First Corinthians: Christianity In A Hostile Culture, p.145
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