"We live in a day of abounding vagueness and indistinctness on doctrinal subjects in religion. I hold that the Gospel of John, rightly interpreted, is the best and simplest answer to those who profess to admire a vague and indistinct Christianity." - J.C. Ryle

I have struggled a long time trying to reconcile accuracy in doctrinal and church practices. Accuracy and head-knowledge is a critical part of understanding God and His commandments for us. I have very slowly understood the importance of love over mere head-knowledge in my Christian walk (1 Cor 13:13), thank God for my pastor, for editing J.C. Ryle's commentaries, for the books I've read, and for the people I have met and talked with. Yet the fact remains that I live in a world where vagueness and ambiguity prevail, and as a creature of dichotomy, I struggle to find a position (or superposition) where I can reconcile ambiguity with accuracy. My BP background certainly makes me naturally inclined to being pedantic and rule-upholding, but hopefully not Pharisaical. But isn't it wiser to err on the safer side? Some doctrines taught today are surely incorrect.

How do I have the wisdom to discern so much vagueness that God has placed in this world? Solomon, how would you reconcile such vagueness? Jesus, how do I understand Your love more, yet be wise and guarded against dangers as it is written and instructed in Proverbs? O Lord of lords, King of kings, will You show me wisdom that I ask and seek so desparately for? Will You give me the wellspring of life that I thirst after? Will You heal my battle-weary soul that conflicts itself with such issues all day and all night? Father help me. || posted by Kuan Hui