DM says 'I do not like the idea' and 'not something I recognize'. This is perspectivalism writ large.
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: April 23, 2005 17:57 Subject: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] More wisdom from Dallas Willard > Debbie wrote: > > When I said that perhaps you were indeed more righteous, > > I meant it. You may well be far ahead of me on many matters > > of behaviour. > > One hindrance to our communicating is this idea of comparing ourselves with > one another. I do not do that, but you do. I have no thought of me being > better than you, or farther ahead than you, or any such notions. For me, > sanctification was not a process. I just walked in it according to the > Spirit, and I think everyone can right away. I do not like the idea of > holiness being a process whereby one finally stops sinning one day. > Holiness is a growth process, but it begins with ceasing sin. > > Debbie wrote: > > But you alternate between harshness and condescension > > in the way you talk to other believers on TT, which you > > do not seem to see. > > I would not characterize it this way. I recognize that I am firm and stern > at times, but I believe it is appropriate for the situation. I always > examine myself to see if I am pushing someone too far to the edge. I could > at times be wrong on this and I realize it. However, characterizing me as > harsh or condescending is not something I recognize as accurate. I see this > coming when people project their own attitude that they would have if they > would say the same things that I say. > > Debbie wrote: > > I imagine there must still be an appreciable gap between > > you and perfection, yet I don't hear any sorrow or longing > > over that. But perhaps if I encountered you in person, > > I would see and hear you differently. > > Perhaps I am as joyful in my reconciliation to the holiness of Christ as you > are in your salvation. :-) I am very optimistic that he who has begun his > good work in me will complete it. > > Peace be with you. > David Miller. > > > ---------- > "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org > > If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
