“A godly satirist should target lack of proportion, not exhibit lack of proportion (Matt. 23:24)” (Rules, p. 99)
Not a Level Playing Field
“In short, Jesus got to call them white-washed sepulchers and they did not get to call Him a demon-possessed drunkard in return, even though some modern neutrality-mongers might want to say that fairness required it” (Rules, p. 96).
Hidden in Plain Sight
“There are certain moves, certain strategies, certain plans, certain ways of thinking, that are God’s version of the purloined letter. God hides some of His best work in plain sight. So should we” (Rules, p. 91).
Don’t Take It Too Far
“There are things that are permitted in an actual war (such as killing), which should not be tolerated in a metaphorical war, as when a school superintendent declares war on poor spelling” (Rules, p. 83).
Repenting of Bad Things in the Abstract
“Call for ‘Repentance! Broadly considered!’ and lots of people will call you The Thunderer. But call for repentance for homosexuality, or porn use, or confiscatory taxation, and people will suddenly say you have become ‘too political'” (Rules, p. 78).
Nor Should He
“Use irony, satire, and ridicule, as appropriate. Whether or not it is appropriate should not be determined by the target. The target never likes it” (Rules, p. 78).
As Much As You Can
“Do whatever you can with whatever you have” (Rules, p. 77).
Because They Don’t Know
“Do not assume that government regulators have the authority to tell you what the true meaning of Romans 13 is” (Rules, p. 77).
Not Exactly a Cross to Bear
“If you have a biblical worldview, you cannot be a libertarian. But if you have a biblical worldview, you will be accused of being one” (Rules, p. 76).
Everybody is Covered
God “has required that you love your wife, love your neighbor, and love your enemy. Everybody you meet will be at least one of those” (Rules, p. 74).