From time to time I get asked questions about what a passage in the Scripture might mean. I mentioned earlier that happened overseas as well as here in the past few weeks. I also mentioned that I typically do not answer the questions, or I will answer the question with a question that is intended to help the one who asked me find the answer on their own.
Why?
It is the old give a fish or teach to fish question. It is not my first response. It is easier to just give an answer. I find I have to work harder to ask questions that help people discover for themselves. Plus, when I do not answer them directly I risk their ire and I do not get credit for being a great resource. But I may be equipping one in the process.
It is the old give a fish or teach to fish question. It is not my first response. It is easier to just give an answer. I find I have to work harder to ask questions that help people discover for themselves. Plus, when I do not answer them directly I risk their ire and I do not get credit for being a great resource. But I may be equipping one in the process.
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