What was more frustrating than the loss of exhiliration was the return of my struggles with sin. I had become a Christian, so why did I still struggle with lust, greed, and envy? Why did I want to get drunk at parties or cheat on tests?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Struggling with sin after conversion is often more frustrating than the initial loss of excitement.
- In plain terms
- It is harder to accept you still have bad habits after becoming Christian than to accept losing excitement.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect ongoing struggles with sin even after converting to Christianity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you expect perfection after conversion?
- How do you deal with recurring sins?
Another view
It assumes all converts feel this specific frustration.
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