Why "St. Cuthbert's Island"?

Saint Cuthbert was a Celtic monk who lived in the 7th century.
He received visitors at his monastery in Northumbria and was even appointed a bishop, but he yearned for the life of an ascetic. While living at the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne, he sought to spend time with the Lord whenever possible. Early on, he practiced solitude on a small island that was linked to Lindisfarne by a land bridge when the tide was low. This tiny island, known as Saint Cuthbert’s Island, was a training ground of sorts—a place to grow in faith and in love for God.

I chose to name my blog after this island for two reasons:
1) I hope that it will be a place where I can spend time alone with God, growing in my love for Him.
2) Perhaps, when the tide is low, others may find their way to this tiny island
and, by God’s grace, be blessed by what they find there.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

1 Corinthians 3-5

Ben Witherington quotes (continued):
  • Though you belong to your congregation and are accountable to them, you are only answerable to the Lord.
  • The injunction “Don’t judge” is a reminder that Jesus has final judgment. It is not a prohibition on confronting sin in love!
  • Truth unites. Lies divide. Righteousness unites. Sin divides. Holy living is a lot easier. Sin can be pleasurable in the moment, but it always has consequences.
  • There is a high tolerance for sin in the West. Toleration does not equal love.
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