As someone who has received much grace and mercy and I am sure that which I am not even aware of I just wonder if part of our dilemma is Psalm 53:2. Just a thought or ponderment which I am not sure is a real word.😁
This past Sunday I taught the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector to our senior adult SS class. When I read your post, I was reminded of a cautionary note that Gresham Machen had in his book "What is Faith" about our own temptation to judge the Pharisee of the parable in a "truly Pharisaical manner". In doing so, and sometimes very unintentionally, we become just as guilty as the Pharisee was toward the tax collector.
Admittedly, your words echoed what I felt about Petrino as well and how I would judge him unworthy of second chances. And then Sunday's lesson on the parable became the mirror that was put in front of my face..................
Thanks for sharing this Jeff. I love the parable you taught from on Sunday. And, yes, more often than I care to admit, I am like the Pharisee without even realizing it. Help me, Jesus!
Wow!! Admittedly, I have had some of the same feelings since hearing this news on Petrino. Thanks for this great reminder that Gods grace is available for anyone, myself included. I’m not perfect; I’m a lowly sinner, forgiven by God and saved by his amazing grace.
As someone who has received much grace and mercy and I am sure that which I am not even aware of I just wonder if part of our dilemma is Psalm 53:2. Just a thought or ponderment which I am not sure is a real word.😁
This past Sunday I taught the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector to our senior adult SS class. When I read your post, I was reminded of a cautionary note that Gresham Machen had in his book "What is Faith" about our own temptation to judge the Pharisee of the parable in a "truly Pharisaical manner". In doing so, and sometimes very unintentionally, we become just as guilty as the Pharisee was toward the tax collector.
Admittedly, your words echoed what I felt about Petrino as well and how I would judge him unworthy of second chances. And then Sunday's lesson on the parable became the mirror that was put in front of my face..................
Thank you for your words and unique insight.
Thanks for sharing this Jeff. I love the parable you taught from on Sunday. And, yes, more often than I care to admit, I am like the Pharisee without even realizing it. Help me, Jesus!
You're very welcome and yes, help me Jesus!
Wow!! Admittedly, I have had some of the same feelings since hearing this news on Petrino. Thanks for this great reminder that Gods grace is available for anyone, myself included. I’m not perfect; I’m a lowly sinner, forgiven by God and saved by his amazing grace.
I am humbled.
Amen.