Self-Esteem, Lutheran Style
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» H2O - Euphemisms for "sinner"
The word "sinner" often proves a great obstacle to understanding, but let us use other words. Let us say that man is the kind of creature who naturally sees the world from a very limited perspective, that he tends to be self-centered and to prefer the interests that are closest to himself and to his own social group. Let us say that man is naturally unwilling to accept his limited or finite status, that he is always seeking to extend his control over others, that he seeks to maintain his own security by means of power over all who may threaten it, that he likes to be in a position to compare himself with others to their disadvantage, that he seeks to be self-sufficient and to deny in effect his dependence upon God and to set up his own group or system or ideal in the place of God.... John C. Bennett
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» H2O - Mournful Song
One of the themes written and played in the movie "Titanic" is entitled "Never an Absolution." It is a very sad and mournful tune. And can we expect any different? If we do not receive absolution from God, we are still in our sins and we are hopeless. But thank God that we never have to worry that there is "never an absolution"--in fact, he holds his arms open waiting for us to confess our sins and take this absolution as our own!-- posted by H2O
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