dord (dôrd), n. density of mind; chiefly exhibited by one who attempts to demonstrate supposed knowledge --adj. dord'ish
"[T]he essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man."
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posted by Jason at 9:50 PM
the second of seven children; a mechanical engineering graduate from The University of Akron; a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church (after moving to Minnesota); previously a member of Covenant of Grace Church (back in Ohio); enjoy good books; most importantly, saved by the blood of Jesus Christ.
3 Comments:
Would it be appropriate to LOL at this? 'Cos I did. So...true, but I'd never put those two ideas next to each other. Wow.
ajxtb
Another Junky Xenophobe Talks Back
12/03/2007 2:07 AM
Witty, deep, definitly true.
12/06/2007 8:17 PM
Well, the quote didn't cause me to laugh. Although, inasmuch as Stott's juxtaposition helps me to see the boundless folly of my sin, I would call my pride laughable in a "how can you ever believe yourself good apart from Christ?" way. Overall, though, I find the quote sobering.
12/09/2007 6:33 PM
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