Oct 19 • General discussion
When, Where, How, and If I Speak (a personal share)
This morning I listened to two episodes back-to-back—Renewing Your Mind (“Sin’s Advantage in the Law”) and White Horse Inn (“The Most Misunderstood Movement of the Reformation”). Given my theological leanings, that Law/Gospel framing always hits home. But in my not-fully-awake state I found myself thinking: it feels like modern Canaan out there; sin isn’t even called sin anymore. Coming off a “No Kings” weekend, it can feel impossible to reason—sometimes even with folks who name the name of Christ.
Here’s my honest tension:
When delusion seems thick, my instincts want to shout. Yet the more the Lord peels scales from my eyes, the more I see my own scraps and scabs—the places I’m re-learning repentance. That realization is changing my speech: fewer hot takes, more guarded tongue; fewer public fights, more Scripture and prayer; more time asking, “Is this Law exposing my sin? Is this Gospel freeing me to love?”
So I’m recommitting to a simple rule:
- Silence when my words won’t edify or clarify Christ.
- Whisper in private to offer Scripture, prayer, and practical help.
- Shout only on gospel essentials or clear harm—and then with meekness and specificity.
If you feel this same pull between fire and faithfulness, you’re not alone. I’m sharing my struggle so you know where my voice is going next.
When Law Exposes and Grace FreesI’m hearing a lot that treats sin like a style choice. Scripture won’t let me. The Law names sin; the Gospel gives freedom—not permission. In this season, I’m choosing quiet fidelity: speak where the Word is clear, stay silent when my flesh wants a win, and whisper prayer more than hot takes. If you want a passage to sit with, join me in Romans 7–8 this week. I’ll share one practice and one prayer. Fewer words, open Bible, bent knees.
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When, Where, How, and If I Speak (a personal share)
