O Lord, I Sing with Lips and Heart

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, not of correct doctrine. I think that when talking about Jesus to young people who are searching for truth, there needs to be a moment where I am willing to say to them that if there is a better way than Jesus, Jesus would be the first to tell them to take it.

That might sound like a dangerous thing to say, but would that not be better than to have people who do not believe in what they say they believe in? Would it not seem that the tongue follows correctness, but our hearts follow truth?

This people honors me with their lips,
    but their heart is far from me – Matthew 15:8  ESV

So when I think about confronting Richard Dawkins, am I not thinking about his heart? I am not looking to argue a point or two, I have to care for the hearts of those who do not know Jesus. What is the point of winning an argument?

And the Lord said:
“Because this people draw near with their mouth
    and honor me with their lips,
    while their hearts are far from me,
and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men – Isaiah 29:13  ESV