I was just reading some Tozer this morning. Tozer was a 20th century preacher/author/pastor who was self-taught and a bit of a dude. I also read this post on Wendy Alsup's blog about Laying Down Your Deadly Doing. And it just seemed like a good bit of wonder that I chanced upon them both at the same time.
Firstly, Wendy's message against moralistic narcissim, a call to crucify "your deadly self analyzing and introspection that leads to condemnation and discouragement and your deadly self-discipline that leads to pride and Jesus-less self confidence".
And this reminder from Tozer that God is not a brownie points kind of guy. He is abounding in love, delighting in mercy.
"How good it would be if we could learn that God is easy to live with. He remembers our frame and knows that we are dust.... We please Him most, not by frantically trying to make ourselves good, but by throwing ourselves into His arms with all our imperfections, and believing that He understands everything and loves us still."
2 comments:
Thanks for this Soph. There is so much pride in concentrating on our own sin instead of joyously revelling in God's grace.
Kath
It's true - thanks for your blog. I don't comment much, but I love your musings. Much truth to be found there.
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