Those who follow this blog with any regularity know that I often have more questions than answers. Which for some is uncomfortable and for others is not intimidating in the least. After all, if Socrates was right, "The unexamined life is not worth living," what should we say about an unexamined faith?
There is a question I keep pondering regarding Discipleship. It stems from a class I am auditing at Southern Evangelical Seminary. Our instructor, has said, on more than one occasion, that what we are teaching people when we disciple them in the complete Christian life, is the "ideal". It is not something we can attain, but it is something worthy of striving for.
Now in some sense that is true. We will never be "complete" until we are complete in Glory. However, is there not the potential for fulfilling Christ's command to be "perfect" this side of heaven? If not, then what was the purpose of the God-Man and his example of living a life without sin? Simply to be a perfect sacrifice. If so, why hold him up as an example as being tempted in all areas like we are, yet without sinning, if it is not within our grasp?
Yes, I can hear it now, our goal is not to be sinless, but to sin less. Which is cute. But it does not address the issue. Can I bring my mind and my body under the authority of Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to such a degree, that I am walking - for lack of a better term - in harmony with God?
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