Not a Camouflaged Soul

Author: Jon Wellman

  • Recent Events at Liberty

    There has been a lot of talk online this evening following the announcement of the removal of Dr. Ergun Caner as dean of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

    There are many sources proclaiming the news. Arguably, some are proclaiming it with more satisfaction and vitriol than others. As such, I will not go into the particulars here. Liberty concluded its investigation and delivered its verdict.

    I take issue with many out there that have taken delight in this result, or have expressed disappointment in Dr. Caner’s continued professorship. Followers of Jesus Christ that rejoice in the perceived errors of a brother and their consequences should examine their motives.

    I further take issue with those that believe that Dr. Caner needs to respond (i.e., repent) publicly merely because they think he should. It seems like the more public the person, the more some people believe they should have a say in how the person in the public eye responds to issues.

    I commit to continuing to pray for the Caner family during this time. I encourage others to do the same.

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  • Simply Perfect

    One of my favorite professional wrestlers of old was Mr. Perfect. He would do video promos of himself shooting baskets backwards or diving perfectly into the water. As he completed his task, he would say that what he did was “perfect.”

    He lost a match here and there, which I thought was odd. Anyway…

    I read this quote on Steven Furtick’s blog the other day…

    “There’s a saying that goes, ‘If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.’ Well apparently if you want to make God mad, tell him your limitations.”

    Happened to you? Happened to me just the other day. I was unprepared for a task and got the feeling that my ignorance could somehow handcuff God Almighty.

    Ha.

    I forgot the nature of the God I serve.

    God uses imperfect people EXCLUSIVELY.

    God takes frailty and uses it to produce incredible, eternal things.

    And God doesn’t need me: He wants me.

    My best efforts will never produce perfection. Thankfully, God doesn’t expect perfect results. He desires a willing, sacrificial, humble heart with a fire to serve and a devotion to glorifying Him and seeking His perfect will.