We can not negate our way to a positive vision of anything.

At some point, no matter the issue, we must become positive, constructive. There is no way to build otherwise.

And we must learn that negating and subtracting is the easiest, lowest form of theorizing. If we wish to move forward, we shouldn’t be too impressed with a litany of assertive “I disagree” as much as we look for a compendium of “I propose.”

Watching people purport to “care about ___” while only ever negating the ideas of others constructively pursuing ___ is very tiresome and ultimately self-defeating.

Do the work. Get out of the way of others doing the work. For every necessary negation, consider a positive proposal. Resolve to never be know-nothing, do-nothing talking heads obscuring the way ahead for others.

Some have built an entire “ministry” of criticism and negation, and their utter lack of accomplishment—except for “winning” some “debate”—reveals the true barrenness of their “ministry”.

Rise up. Take your shot. Build. Rebuild if necessary. Demolish strongholds, but by the Lord’s grace raise an Ebenezer!

Time is short. Christ approaches. Work—really work—while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. Then our work will be judged—wood, hay, metal or gold.