By Justin Randolph
Pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Sevierville
Focal Passage: Romans 3:9-12,19-20, 23
It is popular today to discuss whether or not it is relevant or important to name the problem. Does not identifying the problem make solving it easier? I would argue without proper identification of a problem, a solution is nearly impossible to find.
So, why do people today seem to find it so difficult to name a problem? I believe it is because of their feelings about the problem. It is easy to armchair quarterback, or in other words to offer solutions from the outside looking in. However, when a problem hits close to home and becomes personal, by invading your life or inner circle, it becomes so much harder to name the problem and take the necessary steps to solve it. [Read more…]