Proverbs 13:10
Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
I found another translation online, but I can’t determine which translation it is. It exchanges the word “insolence” with “presumption”. Both fit.
My concern with making a change of this magnitude is am I being wise or presumptuous. Am I overconfident in my own interpretation of Scripture? If my understanding is correct, it is of no real effort on my part. This wasn’t something I sought to understand. I was moved by the Spirit, I believe, to investigate baptism and what I have found is what I have found.
The question I have always had is, how can Spirit-led believers come to such diametrically opposed conclusions on so many issues. It is understandable to read the U.S. Constitution and the writings and quotes of the founding fathers and come up with different conclusions as to the proper interpretation, but isn’t the Spirit supposed to lead us in the endeavors of interpreting the Bible? I have always had a difficult time grasping the concept that most of the great spiritual theologians throughout history were wrong on something. We explain this away as the pollution of the Fall, but doesn’t the Spirit trump that, especially on theological matters?
Ack, ack, ack…you can drive yourself crazy with this stuff sometimes. Anyways, I plan to ask my current Pastor tomorrow night for a time to sit down and talk these things over.
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