Comments on: Just a Random or Ragtag Collection of Vices? http://www.toddawilson.com/2009/02/26/just-a-random-or-ragtag-collection-of-vices/ The writings, thoughts and musings of... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:33:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Garrett http://www.toddawilson.com/2009/02/26/just-a-random-or-ragtag-collection-of-vices/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Garrett Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:31:55 +0000 http://www.toddawilson.com/?p=333#comment-111 When Paul dictated or wrote the letter, his "list" wasn't created in a vacuum. It was influenced by the historical literature of the day, whether that be pagan or Jewish. Being an astute Pharisee and culturally minded missionary, he would have come across lists like the one he wrote. When Paul dictated or wrote the letter, his “list” wasn’t created in a vacuum. It was influenced by the historical literature of the day, whether that be pagan or Jewish. Being an astute Pharisee and culturally minded missionary, he would have come across lists like the one he wrote.

]]> By: Beth http://www.toddawilson.com/2009/02/26/just-a-random-or-ragtag-collection-of-vices/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Beth Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:39:02 +0000 http://www.toddawilson.com/?p=333#comment-109 The key word seems to me to be idolatry. The first list of vices describe our behavior when we pursue earthly things in an effort to satisfy our souls, and the second list describes our inevitable reaction to our disappointment in them. My pursuits (some of them even noble) for satisfaction apart from God, have, at best, provided temporary satisfaction, and in the end, have always left me disappointed. Out of pride, I pursued everything but God. Finally, I admitted that I wasn't made to be satisfied by anything other than God and have allowed him to be enough for me. (Only pride can explain why I ever doubted that the infinite Creator of the universe, who has done so much for me, according to his Word, would be enough. His unending patience for me has changed my heart.) I have really enjoyed your preaching of God's word, and that you stick to the text thoughout the sermon. Thank you so much! Beth The key word seems to me to be idolatry. The first list of vices describe our behavior when we pursue earthly things in an effort to satisfy our souls, and the second list describes our inevitable reaction to our disappointment in them.

My pursuits (some of them even noble) for satisfaction apart from God, have, at best, provided temporary satisfaction, and in the end, have always left me disappointed. Out of pride, I pursued everything but God.

Finally, I admitted that I wasn’t made to be satisfied by anything other than God and have allowed him to be enough for me. (Only pride can explain why I ever doubted that the infinite Creator of the universe, who has done so much for me, according to his Word, would be enough. His unending patience for me has changed my heart.)

I have really enjoyed your preaching of God’s word, and that you stick to the text thoughout the sermon.

Thank you so much!

Beth

]]> By: digitalbenjamin http://www.toddawilson.com/2009/02/26/just-a-random-or-ragtag-collection-of-vices/comment-page-1/#comment-108 digitalbenjamin Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:11:10 +0000 http://www.toddawilson.com/?p=333#comment-108 Pastor Todd, I loved this message. I was hoping it would be added to iTunes like your other sermons, but I didn't see it added. Any idea if this message will make it up there? Thanks, Benjamin Pastor Todd,

I loved this message. I was hoping it would be added to iTunes like your other sermons, but I didn’t see it added. Any idea if this message will make it up there?

Thanks,
Benjamin

]]> By: derek http://www.toddawilson.com/2009/02/26/just-a-random-or-ragtag-collection-of-vices/comment-page-1/#comment-106 derek Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:07:28 +0000 http://www.toddawilson.com/?p=333#comment-106 It's a little hard for me to envision Paul compiling any kind of list in a random or arbitrary manner. I'm not sure he was capable of that. It’s a little hard for me to envision Paul compiling any kind of list in a random or arbitrary manner. I’m not sure he was capable of that.

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