When you are in your twenties it is your duty to question everything. Why are we doing this? What is the purpose? What is the meaning? Is it still effective?
We have to be critical, even skeptical. That’s our role in society.
We see things from a new perspective, a new cultural lens, than our parents and grandparents. We grew up living with the consequences of their choices and now it’s our job to point those out. The last thing we want to do is perpetuate systems and programs simply because “that’s the way we’ve always done it.”
But we have to balance this maverick inquisitiveness with grace and humility.
Many of our strongest criticisms come directly from our deepest wounds. We’ve been hurt by the institutions of the past and we see it as our mission to dismantle them. This will often lead to either recklessness or paralysis.
This is why grace is so vital. We need to let God mend our wounds and help us to forgive those people and programs that have let us down. This will guard us from making reckless and impulsive decisions that often cause needless division within the church. It will also give us the strength we need to continue on, even in the midst of our pain.
We also need the humility necessary to learn from the wisdom of our elders. While we do understand the consequences of their choices, we do not always know the reasons behind them. Many of the programs and institutions that we despise were born out of the same passion and enthusiasm that we now possess.
The questions and concerns of our generation are crucial to the advancement of the church. They are not born out of rebellion or malice, but a genuine desire for improvement. Let’s continue to ask questions boldly and listen with grace and humility.
Yes We Can! (sorry, I got a little caught up the moment)
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