This is brilliant philosophical work tbh. The framing of judgement as what makes sin intelligble rather than just punitive really clarifies something most people miss. I've noticed in conversations about ethics, once you remove the idea that actions can be objectively evaluated, the whole discussion just collapses into preference swapping. The curvatus in se reference nails it becuase it shows judgment isn't external condemnation but recognition of internal misalignment.
So good. The judgement of God is meant to bring reconciliation to Him. So thankful for Jesus so when I get it wrong He can give me another shot to get it right
Thank you for this encouraging article, especially in this mostly godless time in which we live. God’s laws and commandments are an act of love given for the wellbeing of us all. To violate them is sin that will result in our own mental and or physical destruction. Repentance is found at the cross of Jesus where his shed blood washes away our sins and reconciles us to the love of God. As with our own broken earthly relationship, reconciliation does not happen without contrition. A contrite heart will lead to peace with God.
This is brilliant philosophical work tbh. The framing of judgement as what makes sin intelligble rather than just punitive really clarifies something most people miss. I've noticed in conversations about ethics, once you remove the idea that actions can be objectively evaluated, the whole discussion just collapses into preference swapping. The curvatus in se reference nails it becuase it shows judgment isn't external condemnation but recognition of internal misalignment.
So good. The judgement of God is meant to bring reconciliation to Him. So thankful for Jesus so when I get it wrong He can give me another shot to get it right
Thank you! A refreshing dose of good sense!
Thank you for this encouraging article, especially in this mostly godless time in which we live. God’s laws and commandments are an act of love given for the wellbeing of us all. To violate them is sin that will result in our own mental and or physical destruction. Repentance is found at the cross of Jesus where his shed blood washes away our sins and reconciles us to the love of God. As with our own broken earthly relationship, reconciliation does not happen without contrition. A contrite heart will lead to peace with God.
Excellent and a much missed aspect of our faith in modern times!
Coram Deo