Jerry Bridges, a faithful "father" in the faith who is zealous for Christ's people to seek holiness in the power of the gospel, has a new book about "respectable sins". The list is quite convicting, i think.
anxieties and frustrations;
discontentment;
unthankfulness;
pridefulness and pride revealed specifically in self-righteousness,
even in a pursuit of theological accuracy,
in seeking pride in achievements and in independence;
selfishness with our interests, time, money and inconsiderableness;
lack of self-control in eating, drinking and temperament, finances, entertainment and shopping;
impatience and irritability;
anger, even anger towards God, and the underlying roots of anger in resentment, bitterness, enmity, hostility and holding grudges;
judgmentalism and critical spirit over differing convictions and doctrinal disagreements;
envy, jealousy, competitiveness and being controlling;
the sins of the tongue like gossip, slander, lying, harsh words, sarcasm, insults and ridicule; worldliness shown financially and in idols and in “vicarious immorality,” that is,
the enjoyment of watching or reading the sinfulness of others.
Here is extended review of the book... and i deeply appreciated the reviewer's comment:
"Only one who has proven himself faithful to the Cross like Bridges is suited to lead us deep into the caves and caverns where sin lives in our hearts."
Monday, September 24, 2007
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