@kyleworley I would argue yes, being someone who has been edified by hearing how faithful brothers navigate challenging texts. Also, thankful to have collections of sermons from preachers in history, such as Spurgeon and others, that have reached far beyond where they were “placed.”
“He doesn’t limit himself to working with the unspoiled parts of us that remain after a lifetime of sinning. His power runs so deep that he is able to redeem the very worst parts of our past into the most radiant parts of our future.” Thx @daneortlund for this wonderful reminder.
What great occasion he gives us to contemplate his mercy when he often pursues miserable sinners with unwearied kindness, until he shatters their wickedness by imparting benefits and by recalling them to him with more than fatherly kindness! -Calvin
“What we believe and feel about the word of God are absolutely crucial, if for no other reason than that they should mirror what we believe and feel about Jesus.”
(Kevin DeYoung - Taking God At His Word)