Because of sin, I am self-addicted, living in the wreckage of the fall, my body, my heart, and my affections are prone to love things that kill me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sin causes a deep self-centeredness that leads humans to love things that harm them.
- In plain terms
- Because of sin, we are too focused on ourselves and love things that hurt us.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that sinful habits often involve loving things that harm you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you love that might hurt you?
- How does self-love harm you?
Another view
It uses strong religious language that may alienate secular readers.
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