Theology

Theology is a great tool in which to study the bible, how Christians should live, to understanding the world, and it help to keep our minds on the things of God.

But

I sometimes feel like some of it is futile. What is there to be gained from applying human understanding to a God who is so far above it? I think theology can lead to a lot of fundamentalism and a loss of the simple, powerful, and life changing truths of the bible.

Well let me take that back

Theology is good as long it is kept in a humble perspective. I think people can get so wrap-up in their theology that they forget that theology is very far from perfect. I think it would be dangerous to live your life based on a theological idea. (Other than the theology of salvation through Jesus alone, I think that is indisputable) But yea, I think trust in God is far more important than understanding him. I think loving God and People is much more of a priority than understanding theology.

Besides (this may be a little naïve of me, and you theology guys might chew my head off for this) but why not just wait till heaven when we get all eternity to study God right there in his presence! Let’s focus all our attention on loving and reaching this world which is lost and spinning out of control fast.

I don’t know, I am kind of just rambling, what do you think?