Leaving Beyond – Grounded In Scripture

Written by: April J. Buchanan

We must remember that convictions can be as firm as concrete, and this is good when those convictions are built upon Scripture. Yet pride so easily reveals its ugly head in our corrupt hearts. When confronted with God’s Word, instead of humbly receiving correction, we are tempted to dig in our heels and double down. This danger is not for a few—it is common to us all.

Therefore, we ought never to rejoice when a brother or sister wrestles with Scripture exposing their convictions. Instead, we should pray for them, just as we would want them to pray for us—that we may all see clearly what the Word of God says, and when necessary, repent. Sometimes that repentance must even be public, that our convictions might be shaped by the truth and not by stubbornness.

It is far more grievous to harden ourselves and double down against the truth than it is to hold a conviction in ignorance. May our hearts and minds be continually informed by the truth of God’s Word. And may we be quick to repent when confronted, lest pride lead us deeper into error.

Today it may be me, tomorrow another dear saint. Praise be to God for His Word and for fellow believers who love it and faithfully proclaim it. As Scripture reminds us, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16).

And we are not without the wise reminders of saints who have gone before us:

“He that is proud of his knowledge, is ignorant of the nature of true knowledge; for true knowledge makes a man humble, and gives him a greater sense of his own ignorance.” ~ Jonathan Edwards

“Do not think it is a shame to repent; it is a shame not to repent. A proud heart scorns correction; a gracious heart yields to the Word, and blesses God for it.” ~ Thomas Watson

“The true test of spiritual maturity is not how much we know, but how much we are willing to submit when the Word of God confronts us and demands change.” ~ John MacArthur

Grace and Peace, y’all
Soli Deo Gloria