My Doctrine

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but
his that sent me. ... He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own
glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him

I started this blog a little tongue in cheek, and I really don't mean to be light about the scriptures, my faith (or anyone else's).

Let me start by giving the background as I understand it. The Jews canon was based on the Law and the Prophets. Moses gave the Law and form there, Joshua to Malachi were the words of the prophets. But, if I remember correctly there was a lot of commentary made on the Old Testament, that made up much of the rigid traditions etc, and I assume deliminated the different sects like the Sadducees and Pharisees, formed the basis for the Sanhedrin etc.

That would have been the unofficial divisive and often incorrect part of the then Jewish religion and lifestyle. And would have been the goal of any aspiring Rabbi. When Jesus decried those that advocated their own gospel, I don't think, I hope that my blog would not be part of that group.

A major part of essentially all organized religion, and specifically that established throughout the scriptures emphasize collaborative learning of the gospel. Sunday school, seminaries and institutes, the School of the Prophets, conferences, council meetings etc. Blogging might be a little unorthodox, but I think it is a valid means to share, not my doctrine, but to share my thoughts, my feelings, and my questions on His doctrine.

In trying to decide where the separation line would be, I first tended to think that anything that claimed to be definitive would be at fault. But I believe that many inspired scholars and leaders might have definitive interpretations of the scriptures. So maybe the line is that of stewardship. Someone claiming the final word for a little flock that they are not implicitly called and ordained to lead, might be at risk of proclaiming their own gospel, rather than that of 'Him who sent them'.

My definitely indefinite writings are more for my own benefit than anything else. I put them in a public venue in the hopes that someone might stumble upon them and find something interesting, helpful, amusing, or at least thought provoking. But I do give all the honor, and the credit, to God, the Spirit, and the inspired writers of the things I read. I'm just here for the ride ;)