Most of us go through life hearing dozens of reports and accusations about celebrities, athletes, pastors, and people we know, operating under the unwritten rule that where there\u2019s smoke there must be a fire. And that\u2019s often true. But arsonists also light fires. Sometimes the cloud of controversy conceals a raging inferno of wrongdoing. But sometimes the pungent smell of smoke turns out to be crumbs in the toaster. Best not to yell \u201cFire!\u201d in a crowded building, only to find out later your neighbor likes crispy Eggos.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Fantastic post today over at The Gospel Coalition<\/a> by Kevin DeYoung. This is something I\u2019ve both run into and struggled with throughout my life, especially living in a small town. Yes, We Are Judgmental (But Not In the Way Everyone Thinks)<\/a> is definitely worth reading!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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