Comments on: That Silly Question and The “Truth War”

By: MikeTaylor

MikeTaylor — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:01:36 +0000

I like to ask the question:

“Well? What WOULD Jesus do?”

I find that helps to move it out of the realm of cliche, and re-establish it as a serious question. Hope this helps someone else.

By: Phil Walker

Phil Walker — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:42:16 +0000

The limitation of WWJD? I’ve always struggled with is not so much conceiving of things I ought to do that Jesus never did, but rather a constant realisation that Jesus did things I never can. Like heal the sick and raise the dead.

By: nakedpastor

nakedpastor — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:01:34 +0000

when it comes right down to it, wwjd is often used to endorse one person’s or group’s agenda. bottom line: jesus cannot be used by any one. he challenges all agendas, personal and national. war-mongers nor passivists can claim him as their spokesperson.

By: joeboysel

joeboysel — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:41:49 +0000

Hey I’m a newbie to the site…so be gentle!

I’m not real keen on the war metaphor, either; especially when it is used to justify the way some Christians go after others (Christians or not) who don’t agree with them on some (obscure) point of doctrine. That said, is there something to the use of the metaphor when dealing with the “battle” between the church and the (unseen) principalities and powers? Consider Matt 16:13-18 or Ephesians 6:13ff, just to name two Scripture passages.

By: kansasbob

kansasbob — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:01:53 +0000

I have never liked the war metaphor until I read this from John Eldredge:

“The story of your life is the story of the journey of your heart through a dangerous and beautiful world. It’s the story of the long and sustained assault on your heart by the Enemy who knows who you could be … and fears you. But it’s also the story of the long and mysterious pursuit of your heart by the God who knows you truly and loves you deeply.”