John Stott Would Have Been Terrible at Twitter

John Stott Would Have Been Terrible at Twitter

John Stott would have been terrible at Twitter, the popular micro-blogging platform. The late English cleric was the kind of careful thinker whose ideas wouldn’t have fit into 280-character tweets much less stood out amid of a sea of outrage and “hot takes.”

What Stott gave us, however, was far more valuable: a lifetime of service to the church and a brand of orthodox and balanced thinking we need now more than ever.

I was reminded of Stott’s unique contributions when I read this reflection from his longtime study assistant.

“I pray that God would give the church more leaders like John Stott: leaders who understand the value of pain in the mind, who are generous in personal friendship, and who are humble enough not just to share the spotlight but to step out of its warm glow entirely in order to pass on the legacy of godly leadership to the next generation.”

Stott’s life and ministry remind us of the importance of character. This character assessment is a good tool to help you identify ethical problems early and keep them from sabotaging your soul. It also provides tips for setting up safeguards in your life and establishing habits to help you grow.