[dangus]

It's not that either is too simple or too complicated.

the former formulation would be akin to saying, "Put your foot on the break. Stick the key into the ignition, and turn. Shift the car into reverse. Gently ease up on the brake and, if the car isn't moving backward, gently put your foot on the gas.

Dr. Eck's formulation would be akin to saying, "DRIVE!"

[Dr. Eckleburg]

I leave the driving to Jesus. 8~)

[wmfights]

"the former formulation would be akin to saying, "Put your foot on the break. Stick the key into the ignition, and turn. Shift the car into reverse. Gently ease up on the brake and, if the car isn't moving backward, gently put your foot on the gas."
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Everything in your analogy points to you being in control every step along the way. Salvation is not achieved by man, but by GOD. Your in the back seat going wherever GOD wants to take you.