In Luke 18 and Matthew 6 we find a tension in Scripture. Jesus tells us not to pray as "Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.". However, He than seemingly contradicts that statement in Luke 18. Eric brings balance to these two Scriptures, by defining our responsibility with God's grace.
The tension in Scripture is an invitation to receive revelation. This causes Christians to seek relationship with God instead of having a relationship based on rules. Relationship is the foundation of how to comprehend revelation and relieve tension. The greatest revelations come over time and with process. We need to value our inheritance in the same measure as those who gave their lives to give it.
There is a tension that occurs in the Scriptures, ex Prov 26:4. The only way to understand this is in the context of relationship with the Lord. As soon as the principle taught in the last season of your life stops working, you will draw nearer to Him. You need affection for the Presence. The Christian life is to pursue understanding yet still embrace mystery. Learning the wisdom to navigate seasons always positions you for wisdom.
