“We have thieves in Congress and in the White House because we have thievery in our hearts . . . we have larceny in our hearts, wanting to pay off 2012 debts with 2022 money . . . we do it because there is larceny in our little piggy hearts” (Rules for Reformers, p. 172).
But Which Direction Is That?
“Sail away until you can’t see the pirate flag anymore” (Rules for Reformers, p. 171).
Wealth and Mammon
“Wealth enables you to sit on top of the world (Dt. 8:18). Mammon enables the world to sit on top of you (Matt. 6:24)” (Rules for Reformers, p. 169).
Well Conditioned
“Ten million see a particular sitcom, and they are all cool-shamed into cringing when that unsympathetic and very greasy character makes that homo-joke. Do you doubt what I say? Did you just cringe when I used the word homo-joke? You may be a very conservative Christian, and you are with me on the merits, but …
We Don’t Need More of the Same
“We don’t need sophisticated economics. We need people who understand the difference between bigger numbers and smaller numbers. We don’t need nuance in race relations. We need to judge people by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin. We don’t need wise men who manage an endless series of nation-building …
Maybe All
“Most of the really big problems in the world are caused by the smartest guys in the room” (Rules for Reformers, p. 163).
Because You Never Want the Truth to Turn Around and Apologize for You
“The rule is never to apologize for the truth. Never. When Scripture requires us to seek forgiveness or put something right, what we are putting right is our complicity in some lie or other. Lies must always be repudiated, and while it is certainly humbling, it is never strategically stupid. We are servants of the …
Because Both Sides Are in the Story
“Narrative theology is important — crucial in fact. But when it becomes apparent that it is important in this world of war, both sides will attempt to seize it, and will use it to their own ends. This is why it is as silly to assume that someone is a postmodernist because he emphasizes story …
So There’s That
“For example, the invention of the printing press did lead to a widespread distribution of books. The invention of the Internet has likewise lead to a widespread dissemination of cat videos” (Rules for Reformers, pp. 151-152).
Everything Downstream
“For example, someone might want to blame the Protestant Reformation for our modern social balkanizations, but this is way too convenient, and besides, why don’t these same people thank the Protestant Reformers for indoor plumbing?” (Rules for Reformers, p. 151).