Is It Dangerous to Think?

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:45

Or to put it another way—it’s impossible not to think.

But… isn’t that dangerous? Doesn’t “thinking” lead us down all the wrong paths?

Often when I hear popular Christian leaders spouting political opinions (left and right), I wonder, “Where did you get that? That’s not in the Bible. That doesn’t sound like Jesus.” Then I go to the Bible myself, asking the Holy Spirit for guidance. Usually I find that a favorite political belief is spun off from a minor Bible verse with little or no related context. That’s dangerous. When we embrace others’ opinions as Truth, we might not be trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do…