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Emotionalism, Experience, and the Eclipse of Truth
Series: Contending for the Word — The Weekly WatchHost: Dave JenkinsShow Summary
In this Weekly Watch, Dave addresses emotionalism and how it can eclipse biblical truth when feelings are treated as final authority. Emotions are a gift from God, yet they must be guided by Scripture. We learn how to test our feelings by the Word, engage both heart and mind, and pursue maturity that stands firm when feelings fluctuate.Listen
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Scriptures Mentioned
- Jeremiah 17:9
- 2 Timothy 4:3–4
- John 15–16, ministry of the Holy Spirit
- John 17:17
- Psalm 42:5
- Hebrews 2:18, 4:14–16
- John 11:35
- Matthew 22:37
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Romans 8:1
- John 4:24
Key Points
- Emotions are designed by God, they are not final authority.
- Truth renews the mind and shapes the affections.
- Test feelings by Scripture, engage heart and mind, pursue maturity over emotional highs.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
