Monday, December 10, 2007

The mark of human corruption: not sex but violence

When I think of human beings’ wickedness, I doubt I’m the only one who often thinks of sexual sin. But at the Flood, the problem was not sex, but violence. “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them.” (Genesis 6:13). This seems to be a punishment that fits the crime.
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5 comments:

Ρωμανός ~ Romanós said...

I don't know that one can define the "mark of human corruption" as any one fault or sin in particular, but I do agree that thinking the problem has something to do with sex is a common mistake (as does C. S. Lewis and many of the ancient church fathers). And your citing the scripture text is very pertinent and reveals a detail often overlooked. Yes, it does say that the earth being filled with violence was the reason for the Flood.

I wonder where that puts us today?

9:37 PM
-Dave said...

Utterly off-topic, but:

Happy Birthday!

8:35 AM
Kenny said...

Thanks, Dave!

29 years and counting...

9:20 AM
-Dave said...

I'll let you know how it feels when I hit 30. Then, at least you have 4 months warning.

11:51 AM
Ben said...

Wait, what....BIRTHDAY?

Um, well.....you have two presents coming your way. Pretend one of them is for your birthday.

Happy Birthday!

7:54 PM

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