So what does it meant to a “fallen” or “broken” person? Does
it simply mean that I sometimes drive too fast on the highway, let my temper
get the better of me (no one hits a 4 iron perfectly!) or respond too strongly
to a comment? Is that what it means to sin?
Recent study has caused me to think that it goes much
deeper. Adam’s sin was to rely on self rather than God, thinking that he knew
better than divinity. His motivation and focus ceased to be his relationship
with his Creator and became self. So how deep does that run?
Is it possible that even in my good moments of advice
giving, sharing, caring, etc., I still am broken? Is it possible that my good
efforts are driven neither by the Spirit of God nor a concern that wells up
from a redeemed image of God in me but rather from a desire to be seen as good?
Are good actions that come from the wrong motivation still considered good? Can
they ever reach their potential in the life of another? Do they honor a good
Creator if they originate from a self-centered heart? Do they bless others or
simply propagate another level of brokenness?
