Posted on 05/03/2014 7:07:17 AM PDT by GonzoII
This is actually in line with Catholic teaching from the Council of Orange:
Our Lord Himself stated that we were evil but, even in this state we knew how to give "good gifts". It isn't that we are basically good but only do a little bit of evil. Rather it is that we are basically evil but we do a little bit of good-but not godly good. If there is any doubt about this all one has to do is look around at the world today.
Man is depraved. As the Council of Orange reminds us, we can do nothing apart from God's help. Noah was made righteous not because he was living a spiffy life style. Rather because God was pleased to show Noah grace.
Likewise, God opens all our ears and eyes to hear the truth. Otherwise, we remain in our depravity. And we who are saved should never forget this fact.
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