In God, Man and Archie Bunker, Spencer Marsh begins the first sentence of the first chapter, “In the beginning Archie created God in his own image.” Upon first reading, I found his statement clever and attention grabbing. Upon further reflection, I find it both profound and prophetic – an apt description of our postmodern culture with its freewheeling spirituality. What many believe about God is based on personal “spiritual” experience rather than on the revelation of Scripture.
“We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Peter 1:16
Lord Jesus, help us to become critical thinkers without being critical people. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.