The LCS Factor

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Originally Posted by Matt

I read your whole post, but I believe that you have made an error in reasoning in this one sentence. Sin is the root cause. Idolatry is a sin as are other things. Paul gives some indication that "covetousness" is a root cause of idolatry. Coveting is also a sin.

Can you share with me what you believe the root cause is in terms of sin as God defines it. Otherwise your shifting the target and possible moving to a symptomatic root cause that does not match what is in God's mind. God is the standard, not our conceptions of things.

Your other thoughts about the root cause are shifting the focus away from sin. We have to be faithful (and careful) to look from God's point of view. Sometimes it is harder to understand things from His point of view, but His Word endures forever. These other concepts and issues that you bring forward do not endure forever.

To the best of my ability I am addressing root causes from God's point of view. The best objective reference I have for that is His Word. Your introducing modern conceptions of men that are not built upon solid ground or a firm foundation. Sorry, but I have to call that out.

Let me just say ... in my view ... that this post elevates the poster as the one who alone can define "what is in God's mind," what are "modern human conceptions," what is "God's standard," and what is "God's point of view."

It is better for us to just present our views, with scripture if possible, than to tell others that we are defining God's way. Let the reader decide how much God "endorses" our posts. That sounds a little too much like the "ministry" we have left.