tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933982.post4996416154862261805..comments2023-04-04T11:00:28.668-05:00Comments on Gottesblog: Why Know Law from Gospel?Fr BFEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14554699361739289492noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933982.post-89107427134302357452007-06-28T13:08:00.000-05:002007-06-28T13:08:00.000-05:00I get your point. Yes, if I’m doing something use...I get your point. Yes, if I’m doing something useless, I ought to be greatly concerned. My point, though, was that if I do any deed with an eye to profitability for myself, I’ve spoiled it. I’ve been selfish instead of loving. <BR/><BR/>Assuming and agreeing that by "profitable" we do not mean meritorious, nevertheless, to do good is profitable to me. If I fail to invest the talent God has Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933982.post-35867075957990418982007-06-27T10:48:00.000-05:002007-06-27T10:48:00.000-05:00No, if something is "unprofitable" it is a matter ...No, if something is "unprofitable" it is a matter of great concern. My deeds are unprofitable when they obscure the merit and righteousness of Christ; and for me to think on my works and content myself to think that they are actually Christ's works can do me an even greater disservice, leading me to believe they are actually that good. This is not to deny that the Christian does truly good Fr BFEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554699361739289492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933982.post-83703328699483206452007-06-27T09:30:00.000-05:002007-06-27T09:30:00.000-05:00The other side of this coin is that I am not livin...The other side of this coin is that I am not living the Christian faith unless I am living Christ’s own life. "...not I, but Christ lives in me..." And I am not holy if my personal conduct is not. "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous." (I John 3:7) <BR/><BR/>Whether any of this is profitable to me is far from my concern! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933982.post-53214440577326885042007-06-25T14:43:00.000-05:002007-06-25T14:43:00.000-05:00Father Eckardt,Would it be a stretch to say that L...Father Eckardt,<BR/><BR/>Would it be a stretch to say that Luther and Walther taught this distinction with more clarity than virtually anyone since the prophets and apostles themselves?<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the recognition of the necessity of this distinction is one of the "gifts" the Holy Spirit has given to the church through Lutheranism.<BR/><BR/>BTW, it was great to meet you at the CCA. You haveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933982.post-28611732453459330812007-06-25T10:40:00.000-05:002007-06-25T10:40:00.000-05:00Paraphrase: When the Law pretends to be the Gospel...Paraphrase: When the Law pretends to be the Gospel, then works pretend to be faith, and salvation is lost. Thus, the proper distinction between Law and Gospel is critical.<BR/><BR/>What a simple, and yet powerfully insightful comment. <BR/><BR/>The one who rests on works will find only death because the law rewards only those who "do all that is written in it." The "do-ers" will be justified, notAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462256038488480627noreply@blogger.com