Sannhetseeker: Buying Into the Illusion of Me

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Friday, December 16, 2005

Buying Into the Illusion of Me

We are all familiar with the seven deadly sins (Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth). And while the list is not found in the Bible, I believe these “sins” epitomize the concept of “missing the mark” and not “sharing in the prize”, the true meaning of the Greek word for sin, hamartano. Let’s look at sinful pride first. If I have too much pride, I’ve bought into the illusion of Me. I’ve decided that I am worth more than I truly am. I’ve directed all of my love toward myself rather... Sign in to see full entry.

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