A great confession that gets to the difficult heart of repentance. I think this is what Augustin called concupiscence. Not just the things we do but our desire or drive to do them.
It is easy to long for or yearn for the things my unrighteous self wants to do, or more to the point, not do.
In particular, it seems on the surface that staying home and napping would feel great compared to getting up, getting myself and small people ready, and going just about anywhere.
But when I miss out on starting our week at the Lord's house or don't go slinging around heavy weights, that is much more difficult in the long run. The momentary rest and stolen leisure make my entire nephesh sluggish and weary.
A great confession that gets to the difficult heart of repentance. I think this is what Augustin called concupiscence. Not just the things we do but our desire or drive to do them.
It is easy to long for or yearn for the things my unrighteous self wants to do, or more to the point, not do.
In particular, it seems on the surface that staying home and napping would feel great compared to getting up, getting myself and small people ready, and going just about anywhere.
But when I miss out on starting our week at the Lord's house or don't go slinging around heavy weights, that is much more difficult in the long run. The momentary rest and stolen leisure make my entire nephesh sluggish and weary.