well when, in beginning his classic theology textbook The Marrow of Theology, he stated, “Theology is the doctrine or teaching of living to God.”2 God has established an inseparable connection between truth and godliness. If truth remains in our heads but does not proceed to dwell in our hearts and find expression in our conduct, then we are no different, James says, than the devils (James 2:18–19). On the other hand, we cannot expect to grow in authentic godliness unless we are at the same time
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