Fear of an All-loving Over-indulgent God
Submitted by Ford Prefect on February 08 2001 02:50:16
In reply to Telling the whole truth submitted by Forgiven on February 08 2001 02:28:58
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I don't find the ideas of fear of God and an all-loving, over-indulgent God incompatible. Indeed, I find such a God to be fearsome in the sense of awesome. I'm in awe that anyone, even God could possibly be this way. I also feel fear in the sense of being afraid when I compare myself to that standard. I'm so far from it. I still relish a bit of vengence. I still enjoy getting my way. I'm still slow to forgive when I think I've been wronged. If I'm to be Christ-like, I'm afraid I've still got a long way to go. ---Ford |
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