Narrow Minded?
I recently heard a story about a denominational preacher who was questioned about some of his unscriptural worship practices. Lacking any Scriptural proof, he simply attempted to justify himself by saying something to the effect that those who opposed his views were “ narrow minded. ”
Narrow minded?
The term “ narrow minded ” is defined as “lacking tolerance, breadth of view, or sympathy; petty.” I find it interesting that people who want to do things their way (instead of doing it God’s way) always try to justify themselves by throwing the blame on those who demand a Scriptural answer. Such people do not respect the authority of God’s word – which tells us that we must do all things according to the Scriptural pattern (cf. Heb. 8:5) by the authority of Christ (Col. 3:17). John 4:24 tells us that we must worship God both sincerely and according to His truth – “for the Father is seeking such to worship Him“ (v. 23). This assures us that God does not accept just any worship, no matter how sincere people are. Jesus said, “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Lk. 6:46; cf. Matt. 7:21-27).
You see, friends, those who respect the authority of God’s word are only as narrow minded as Christ is (Matt. 15:7-9,13; 7:13-14; Lk. 13:24). So let this mind be in you (cf. Phil. 2:5).