Let's Talk about This. Seriously!

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by tstew

I pray that things are balanced out and that each generation realizes how much they need each other. I am young and probably more "progressive" than some, but I shudder at the thought of a bunch of us young, relatively inexperienced guys going out and doing our own thing. I think we need the wisdom and stability of a generation that has been able to hold its anchor for decades. However, we need that generation to trust us and embrace the kinds of changes that are logical, natural, and that do not change the message. I think it is not only necessary, but possible, particularly when men like Bro. Shaw say what he is saying.

Those are admirable feelings Stew. But I can also remember seeing how the "older" generation made a shipwreck of entire churches and even districts. I followed some guys with all the loyalty a human being could muster, only to later find out that they weren't even interested in the Kingdom and they were happiest when their churches were empty.

Just because they're "older" doesn't mean they're "wiser." Remember the prophet's rebuke for the old men that wept while the young men shouted? See Ezra 3:8-13 and Zechariah 4:1-10.

The fact that we twist that passage just shows how badly we' as a movement have lost sight of the Lord. The young men did well to shout, and they pleased God. The old men wept for "the good ol' days" and God Himself rebuked them.