The approach is important

How we approach a job is important.

This past year Callum wanted a computer and I needed one.

When I bought my computer I shopped around looking at various machines. I considered the options, processing speed, memory size and the things I would interface with (keyboard, mouse, screen and drives). All I really cared about was if the computer would do the job.

Callum on the other hand - he couldn't believe what I'd done. When he wanted a computer he found the best tower, then the best power supply, then the best cooling system, then the best mother board, then the best CPU and on-and-on it went. He researched how it would all work together and wanted to max out the processing speed for the least amount of money. Small boxes containing bits and pieces arrived at our door by Purolator, UPS and FedEx from all over North America. Callum was concerned with structure, wire management, speed, temperature, and assembly. He cared how it all went together; he had the skills to ensure it went together well, and He had the tools to complete the task.

For most of us, when we read the Gospels we engage it the way I do a computer. It is a finished product and I use it. Most people relate to, engage and experience the Gospels as Scripture - a finished book. Like my computer in my accounting practice, Scripture in life is central to what we do and how we do it and it shapes our practice. We should know more about a bible, and should know more about my computer.

However, Scripture is too important to be handled in this utilitarian way. Why? Well because as we learn it's structure it reveals unexpected and awesome aspects of its function and nature. As we examine and locate the production of its various parts we read with eyes that see and ears that hear. As we consider how our Scripture was formed we come to respect and value its authority.

We will need to develop a skill set for careful reading and precise listening.

I will talk about these next. Have you any questions so far?

be blessed,