Monday, September 24, 2007

Which "Respectable" Sins Do you Tolerate?

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."

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