Thieves of the Christian Mind

Part Two: The Two Thieves of the Christian Mind Many Christians are robbed of intellectual

growth by a strange combination of inferiority and pride—two attitudes that seem opposite but often coexist.

On one hand, Christians may feel inferior, believing they are not smart enough,

educated enough, or capable enough to think deeply about faith. This inferiority

leads to avoidance: they withdraw from intellectual challenges because they assume they will fail or

embarrass themselves. Yet at the same time, the same believer may be filled with

pride, assuming they already know enough, spiritualize their ignorance,

or feel they don’t need to grow because “faith is all that matters.” Pride refuses correction,