David Martin has a brilliant mind. Unfortunately, being a follower of Christ is less an exercise of the mind and more one of 'hearing' (as in, being attuned) into the spiritual realm and specifically in seeking (tap into) the mind of Christ to satisfy our pursuits.
Since the mind of the creator is perfect and unfathomable, unless He parse…
David Martin has a brilliant mind. Unfortunately, being a follower of Christ is less an exercise of the mind and more one of 'hearing' (as in, being attuned) into the spiritual realm and specifically in seeking (tap into) the mind of Christ to satisfy our pursuits.
Since the mind of the creator is perfect and unfathomable, unless He parses that 'knowing' (or bit of knowledge or wisdom) out to you or you are led to a source to learn something, it turns out to be your own effort of accumulating knowledge and developing of wisdom for which you credit yourself. Matt cites Einstein, Madame Curie and ... as having learned to 'rest' in their artistic talents and somehow that would inexplicably lead to solutions toward their scientific interests...their impasses would be overcome. They considered it from a source outside themselves.
I've heard people discuss intricate concepts that have gone over my head. I have the impression that they have an intimate understanding of the material presented and I am just not to a certain level in my capabilities to follow completely along. And then there are those who take you into such contorted discussions (usually of ethereal things), that it seems it is purposefully done to lose you...to prove they are the genius and above you. I have sat through 2 discussions by Dr. Martin where he seems to be doing the latter. As a Christian of 38 years who studies scripture, there is a discerning of Truth you learn and when absent from a line of reasoning, is OBVIOUS.
Another thing that is obvious is a humility that comes through the presenter.
Martin is, I think, lost in his own genius, lifting himself up to attract applause that feeds his ego. He needs no money, so, does not draw the listener into financial commitment like charlatans do, so, in that sense, he's harmless.
The good news is that there are so many other sources for information in the alternative media now, that Dr. Martin's voice is not so unique. God has led me to many very good resources...Matt is one whom I really appreciate and who cares more about others' learning, than that he gains the credit and basks in a profile.
David Martin has a brilliant mind. Unfortunately, being a follower of Christ is less an exercise of the mind and more one of 'hearing' (as in, being attuned) into the spiritual realm and specifically in seeking (tap into) the mind of Christ to satisfy our pursuits.
Since the mind of the creator is perfect and unfathomable, unless He parses that 'knowing' (or bit of knowledge or wisdom) out to you or you are led to a source to learn something, it turns out to be your own effort of accumulating knowledge and developing of wisdom for which you credit yourself. Matt cites Einstein, Madame Curie and ... as having learned to 'rest' in their artistic talents and somehow that would inexplicably lead to solutions toward their scientific interests...their impasses would be overcome. They considered it from a source outside themselves.
I've heard people discuss intricate concepts that have gone over my head. I have the impression that they have an intimate understanding of the material presented and I am just not to a certain level in my capabilities to follow completely along. And then there are those who take you into such contorted discussions (usually of ethereal things), that it seems it is purposefully done to lose you...to prove they are the genius and above you. I have sat through 2 discussions by Dr. Martin where he seems to be doing the latter. As a Christian of 38 years who studies scripture, there is a discerning of Truth you learn and when absent from a line of reasoning, is OBVIOUS.
Another thing that is obvious is a humility that comes through the presenter.
Martin is, I think, lost in his own genius, lifting himself up to attract applause that feeds his ego. He needs no money, so, does not draw the listener into financial commitment like charlatans do, so, in that sense, he's harmless.
The good news is that there are so many other sources for information in the alternative media now, that Dr. Martin's voice is not so unique. God has led me to many very good resources...Matt is one whom I really appreciate and who cares more about others' learning, than that he gains the credit and basks in a profile.