Tuesday, 21 August 2007
Theory into Practice
So, I'm fairly Augustinian: like St Augustine, I'm acutely aware of the total depravity of human nature. Therefore, I consider myself a hopeless sinner desperately in need of redemption. This has been a theological position that I'm quite comfortable with.
What I haven't really attempted is to actually do anything about my own sinfulness. I've relied on God to change me so that I will want to do the right thing more than I want to do the wrong thing. This has worked to varying degrees in some parts of my life and I think it is a valid approach. However, I've decided recently that I should try to cooperate with God on this project by trying to bring my actions and words into line with my beliefs.
I have no idea how this is going to work out and certainly don't want to turn into the sterotypical Christian who is allergic to fun. I don't want to get hung up on stuff that doesn't really matter, but I do want to deal with what needs fixing. I will keep you posted.
What I haven't really attempted is to actually do anything about my own sinfulness. I've relied on God to change me so that I will want to do the right thing more than I want to do the wrong thing. This has worked to varying degrees in some parts of my life and I think it is a valid approach. However, I've decided recently that I should try to cooperate with God on this project by trying to bring my actions and words into line with my beliefs.
I have no idea how this is going to work out and certainly don't want to turn into the sterotypical Christian who is allergic to fun. I don't want to get hung up on stuff that doesn't really matter, but I do want to deal with what needs fixing. I will keep you posted.
# posted by Gareth Bezett @ 9:28 PM 
