The sin of pride usually described in the form of boasting is soundly condemned throughout the Bible, especially by Paul. It is interesting that our culture does not seem to share this ideal, in fact, we appear to revel in worldliness as no other culture has since Rome. Why is it then that we are so quick to point out and condemn all the sins Paul used simply to illustrate worldliness, without getting his point? Stop being proud of your worldliness! Stop condemning - stop being inhospitable to your neighbors - stop acquiring things and start focusing on loving God and your neighbor.
I think Paul's writings have become notorious in some Christian circles as being judgmental because when we read his letters we are missing the forest for the trees, so to speak. Paul's point is always stop boasting / start loving - all the sins he mentions are used to illustrate this greater point.
How should we interpret Paul's writings?
How can we practice humility in opposition to our culture?
I think Paul's writings have become notorious in some Christian circles as being judgmental because when we read his letters we are missing the forest for the trees, so to speak. Paul's point is always stop boasting / start loving - all the sins he mentions are used to illustrate this greater point.
How should we interpret Paul's writings?
How can we practice humility in opposition to our culture?
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