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The Importance of the Pastoral, “I don’t know”

September 16, 2012 By Tom Hallman

The Gospel Coalition recently posted a short article on the benefits of Pastors saying, “I don’t know.”  We posted some similar thoughts here on Knowable Word a few months back.  Since we can never be reminded enough to humble ourselves, this was worth highlighting again.

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  1. Jake Swink says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    As I said before, saying I Don’t Know, can be so tough to say. I feel bad saying I don’t know at bible studies. I feel like I lose credibility. But it is the truth is…. I really don’t know everything…Humbling…

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