Re: Sonship in the story of the prodigal son
Submitted by Piemur on January 21 2001 00:33:35
In reply to Re: Sonship in the story of the prodigal son submitted by Jordan on January 20 2001 20:09:28
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Well. . . hmmmm. I agree with what you said on a certain level. I agree that it is certainly my goal to not have ungodly desires and cravings toward a boy. I wish that were so. I wish that I were that strong at all times. I am not. What I do know is that God is infinitely patient with me. Infinitely forgiving of me and infinitely loving toward me. He sees my efforts to "get over it. " he also sees the times I don't even try to resist. He continues ot love me in either case. I don't use that as an excuse to quit trying to attain to a higher level of holiness. But, I have been unable to change. After decades of trying, I am still the same. SOme days I can push it down and some days I can't. Unless God chooses to heal my mind it will continue this way. I need to learn to live with that. I need to learn to let God continue to work in me despite my sin and my failures. I am convinced that he will. Jordan, I appreciate the things you are saying and agree with them more than I disagree but I find the sermon-like tone of what you say a little difficult to get past. You can't change me or anyone here. Only the Spirit of God can do that. I think I understand why you feel compelled to tell us what you told us. You have good intentions. I know you want to see us overcome what you see as the sin in our lives. We all want to overcome sin, in whatever form. Please pray for those of us who struggle. Grace and Peace, Piemur |
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