🌟 Did you know that the late R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) had a profound appreciation for Renaissance art? 🎨✨ It's a captivating detail about him that often goes unnoticed.
Renaissance art, from the 14th to 17th centuries, revolutionized theology by humanizing biblical characters, using symbolism and naturalism to make religious themes relatable.
But in his quote, he notes that: "You don’t have to give up your intellect to trust the Bible. You have to give up your pride.” 💬 Within this statement there is a nugget of wisdom that points towards Proverbs 3:5-6, especially verse 5 in which we are told the following: "5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." (NASB1995)
For: "... 25 the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men." (NASB1995) In this sense, Sproul's words gently remind us to approach the sacred pages of scripture with humility, recognizing that God's wisdom far surpasses our own. 📖🙏
So, humble yourself, get rid of your pride, and embrace the profound wisdom and beauty of God's Word. 🌈✝️
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