J.I. Pakcer in A Quest for Godliness:

Theologians are called to be the church’s water engineers and sewage officers; it is their job to see that God’s pure truth flows abundantly where it is needed, and to filter out any intrusive pollution that might damage health.

HT: Dashhouse

Very true.  Sort of like keeping in mind that while our context and culture may change, the Gospel does not.

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