Was blinded, but now I see
I am going to lead a discussion and workshop on overcoming temptations tonight and 2 weeks after. The first of the 2 will focus on case studies and person reflections, while the second one will be in a lecture format.
While working on Christian's struggles to overcome sin and bondage, it suddenly dawn on me that there is no coincidence that the focus of Lent is precisely that. Take a look at this quote from today's Lent reading:
How was it that David didn’t see himself in the story (cf. II Samuel 12:1-24)? Had he convinced himself that, since he didn’t do the actual act of killing, he wasn’t really responsible? As king of Israel, he was sworn to protect his people, yet his lust made him commit an act he knew was wrong. Since God knows us better than we know ourselves, why did David think he could get away with murder? Maybe he just didn’t think about it.
And isn't that obvious why you must go and watch this movie on the subject of Slavery? [HT: Anson]