And many will stand like men knowing they’ve lived moral lives simply bc it was the right thing to do...because of principles, not out of FEAR; doing something just to cover your ass (or bc you might get a cookie) is what slaves do. If He chooses blind, mindless sheep, motivated by fear, over free-thinking, principled humans, motivated by good/truth, well then you can keep Him.
I would tend to agree with that; the judeo-christian tales/values laid out in the Bible are a wonderful source of wisdom and an excellent framework for a good and just life. I believe it is an amazing example of our human values evolving right along with us; for a story to survive for SO long, there HAS to be some truth in it (whether it’s more metaphorical: ‘live this way and that will lead to balance and happiness’, or more literal.)
What if I told you your concept of a good and moral life is rooted in Jesus' loving sacrifice for us on the cross. And that we know NCSWIC because God wins as demonstrated by the victory over life errors, malevolent beings, and death itself.
And many will stand like men knowing they’ve lived moral lives simply bc it was the right thing to do...because of principles, not out of FEAR; doing something just to cover your ass (or bc you might get a cookie) is what slaves do. If He chooses blind, mindless sheep, motivated by fear, over free-thinking, principled humans, motivated by good/truth, well then you can keep Him.
I would tend to agree with that; the judeo-christian tales/values laid out in the Bible are a wonderful source of wisdom and an excellent framework for a good and just life. I believe it is an amazing example of our human values evolving right along with us; for a story to survive for SO long, there HAS to be some truth in it (whether it’s more metaphorical: ‘live this way and that will lead to balance and happiness’, or more literal.)
What if I told you your concept of a good and moral life is rooted in Jesus' loving sacrifice for us on the cross. And that we know NCSWIC because God wins as demonstrated by the victory over life errors, malevolent beings, and death itself.