One of the most remarkable statements Peter makes in his first letter is that "He who has suffered in his body is done with sin". Physical afflication, he seems to be saying, actually has the affect of making us stop sinning. This being so, sometimes I wonder if the real test of our hunger for holiness is our willingness to experience any degree of suffering if only thereby God will make us holy.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Stott on 1 Peter 4:1
From chapter 13 of, The Cross of Christ, by John Stott:
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What of self inflicted pain? How should we deal with those who struggle with cutting? People hurt themselves because it slightly makes them feel better.
In this case...it seems a twisted pride issue and also a matter of disbelief. of not trusting in the sacrifice of Jesus enough to wash away sin.
but-could hurting ourselves to keep us from sin be ok? Is it not better to gauge out our eye than to keep on sinning?
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