Reasoning with God: The Forgotten Discipline in Theology truthsum.org

In an age where we’re told to “trust the experts,” many forget that reasoning isn’t just a philosophical tool—it’s a biblical command. From theology to politics, society is increasingly split between blind trust in authority and the bold question: Does this actually make sense? The Bible not only allows that question—it encourages it.

Isaiah 1:18 says, “Come now, and let us reason together.” In Acts 17, the Bereans are called noble for testing Paul’s message against Scripture. Paul himself instructs believers to “prove all things” (1 Thess. 5:21). Biblical faith isn’t passive—it’s active, tested, and grounded in truth.

Jesus warned about worship rooted in tradition instead of truth (Matt. 15:9), and Paul cautioned against being misled by human philosophies (Col. 2:8). Tradition isn’t always wrong—but when it silences inquiry, it leads to stagnation or even deception.

Hebrews 5:14 describes maturity as the result of training our senses to discern good from evil. That takes effort, practice, and humility. Some avoid reasoning out of fear, pride, or laziness. Others question everything without discernment. But Scripture calls us to live between those extremes—with curiosity, caution, and trust in God’s Word.

In a world where artificial voices can mimic truth, it’s more crucial than ever to develop godly discernment. God doesn’t ask us to surrender our minds—He invites us to use them.

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