Comments on: “Just,” Not “Jesus”

By: Jonathan Tolbert

Jonathan Tolbert — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:26:38 +0000

Here is another 2 cents to add to this topic. When some people people say “just” as in we just want to (insert whatever), they are saying we “simply” want to (___) or we “only” want to (____). In saying “just” in these instances, I do at times, I mean there is one solitary thing that I am trying to accomplish. Whether it be praise, glorify, or another appropriate element of worship. In this case saying “just” carries the meaning of a single intent, and a desire brought to God that He help me/us to “just” do that and not get distracted in something else, possibly less important thing.

By: Ed Garrett

Ed Garrett — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:58:15 +0000

Hi, Lane. Glad to see that you have shown up on your blog. Your comment reminds me that people often use cliches or meaningless words like “just” to hide the fact that they really do not know what they are talking about. Then when you ask them what they mean by it they get angry. Somehow they think that they “just know” what the words mean and questioning amounts to insulting them. They use their anger at what they consider disrespect as a means to cut off debate so they can continue pretending. Finding truth requires discussion with people who can look past insults because they consider truth more important.