"However, Zahl does not promote a low anthropology to turn us into misanthropes, but to engender our compassion. For if I have a low anthropology, I must admit that I too am a doubled individual. The integrity of my being has been compromised by the many times I have failed to practice what I promote. To be human is to be hypocritical in one way or another."
This is such an important point. The purpose in noting our own integrity or lack thereof is lost if we do not remember that we are beset with weakness and failure. Nicely done!
The pain our sin causes to our God happened in his foreknowledge and on the cross. Our real time recognition is humbling and disappointment with ourselves. The fullness of Romans 5:20 leaves theoretical and becomes our means to move forward in faith. I remember Dr. Robert A. Cook saying in one of his broadcasts, "life in this world is a disappointment and at worst is a tragedy". A quick scan of the internet left me unable to find those words attributed to him, but just maybe they were only for me, and now you.
I try to remind myself that I never know the whole story. Only God does. I am so glad I am no one's judge.
"However, Zahl does not promote a low anthropology to turn us into misanthropes, but to engender our compassion. For if I have a low anthropology, I must admit that I too am a doubled individual. The integrity of my being has been compromised by the many times I have failed to practice what I promote. To be human is to be hypocritical in one way or another."
This is such an important point. The purpose in noting our own integrity or lack thereof is lost if we do not remember that we are beset with weakness and failure. Nicely done!
Thanks, Jay!
The pain our sin causes to our God happened in his foreknowledge and on the cross. Our real time recognition is humbling and disappointment with ourselves. The fullness of Romans 5:20 leaves theoretical and becomes our means to move forward in faith. I remember Dr. Robert A. Cook saying in one of his broadcasts, "life in this world is a disappointment and at worst is a tragedy". A quick scan of the internet left me unable to find those words attributed to him, but just maybe they were only for me, and now you.
Thank you for the humbling reminder and encouragement toward compassion.
Thanks for reading!