CadyandZoe
Well-Known Member
I haven't given this subject enough attention, so take this with a grain of salt. I am a bit intrigued by the distinction between confession, profession, and practice and the real difference between profession and practice. The Bible seems to have a lot to say about those who profess one thing but practice another. And it seems to me that learning how to bring profession and practice into closer alignment is an essential aspect of the Christian walk. We used to say to each other, "walk the talk."
By way of analogy, I wonder whether the Christian walk might be analogous to being trained as a virtuoso musician? Perfection comes with practice, dedication, the joy of doing well, and a love for the instrument. Maybe we eventually live the sinless life but in the mean time, like students of moral practice endowed with moral courage, we continue to practice our profession, striving to be better people. Perhaps moral perfection also comes with practice, dedication, the joy of doing the good, and our love for God, love for others, love for believers and love for myself.
What do you say?
By way of analogy, I wonder whether the Christian walk might be analogous to being trained as a virtuoso musician? Perfection comes with practice, dedication, the joy of doing well, and a love for the instrument. Maybe we eventually live the sinless life but in the mean time, like students of moral practice endowed with moral courage, we continue to practice our profession, striving to be better people. Perhaps moral perfection also comes with practice, dedication, the joy of doing the good, and our love for God, love for others, love for believers and love for myself.
What do you say?