The only thing God is interested in is whether we are cloaked in the imputed righteousness of Christ. Any thing else is fitly rags.
Evil character (enjoys harming others)
Bad character (obsessed with pleasing self)
Good character (thoughtful of others, honest, just)
Godly character (submissive to the Lordship of Christ)
This is my view even though at the same time I believe in the doctrine of total depravity. The first three are about degrees of depravity. We should desire that all mankind be at the good character degree of total depravity. The next step is only possible through death of self and total submission to the Lordship of Christ.
It appears to me that Warren might equate "good character" with "godly character" in that he seems to think it is all about doing charity work.
All Jr Accusers! Step right up! New opportunities opening up constantly in a thread near wherever you're hanging out.
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Methinks . . . that if and when God starts hammering the Jr Accusers 1/10th as much as they are hammering RW, they will be obliterated to dust and finer.
Is that what sent this traitor Warren to Syria?
"what is your goal as a parent to make your children comfortable or to instill character in them?"
I select:
C. Move out....
we often view God as one who spends his time removing obstacles from our paths and making our lives ever easier and more pleasant.
What religion is that? I don't think I've ever heard anything like that.
Dr Laura beat him to this by about ten years...
Well, I guess that's all I could criticize about this particular statement. He does say things right once in a while. As long as we're not talking theology.