Theology for the heart, not entertainment

Posted by Joe Thorn - 13/02/08

That theology is neglected is easy enough to establish. But that it is abused by those who claim to love it is perhaps a more necessary point to make in my circles. All who love theology, please take note:

[Theology] ought not to be laid on the shelf, as an object of speculation; but it should be deposited deep in the heart, where its sanctifying power ought to be felt. To study theology, for the purpose of gratifying curiosity, or preparing for a profession, is an abuse and profanation of what ought to be regarded as most holy. To learn things pertaining to God, merely for the sake of amusement, or secular advantage, or to gratify the mere love of knowledge, is to treat the Most High with contempt.

John Dagg, Manual of Theology

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  1. Wow! You know you have mad the big time blog when drug companies practically endorse your blog (the acyclovir)!

    :D

    Comment by Randy — February 14, 2008 #

  2. Dagg gets right to it doesn’t he? I love to read that guy.

    Comment by Josh — February 14, 2008 #

  3. Reminds me of what John Piper said of his time studying Romans 9: he realized that God would not be “studied”, but PROCLAIMED!

    Sweet stuff. Take heed eh?

    Comment by Alex — February 14, 2008 #

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