I Repent
Monday, April 28th, 2008About a year ago, I wrote a post vowing that I wouldn’t return to blogging until:
- I’ve learned PHP and MySQL
- My Revelation Commentary is live
- I’m spending more than a measley 8 hours in preparation for Bible study
- I’ve read Break, Blow and Burn by Camille Paglia
- Cacading Style Sheets are second nature to me
- My book about Richard Baxter is published or in the can
- Sean and Camille produce an heir
That was a rash vow and I should have never made it. God’s Word says:
Ecclesiastes 5:5 It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear — not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned.
Okay, so let’s go through the seven deadly vows and see how deeply I need to repent, before I move back into my blog.
I’ve learned PHP and MySQL
What was I thinking? That was a heavy commitment… no progress there. I totally repent of making that vow!
My Revelation Commentary is live
Well, I should have known that wouldn’t happen for a while. I have quite a bit of material ready, so I don’t know as repentance is in order, but it certainly merits deep sorrow.
I’m spending more than a measly 8 hours in preparation for Bible study
Okay, I’m doing real good on this one. I meant 8 hours a week and I think I’m there. So, no repentance is necessary on this one.
I’ve read Break, Blow and Burn by Camille Paglia
Check! I got that one taken care of and let me tell you, that was a fun read. I think I gained about 3 IQ points and a little bit of insight into poetry.
Cascading Style Sheets are second nature to me
I think I’m a little further along on this one, but still need some more work. I repent.
My book about Richard Baxter is published or in the can
The book is finished and I’ve actually sold some copies. Does that make me a published author? No self-loathing on this one…
Sean and Camille produce an heir
I must have been in a really bad state of mind to tie whether I will blog or not to someone else’s parental status. Sean and Camille have not produced an heir to the Salisbury family fortune, so before I return to blogging I must admit that I was really wrong to put this condition on my return…
So, there. I did it. I repent of setting these ridiculously high standards and now I will bask in God’s forgiveness and start blogging again.
