Wednesday, September 13, 2023
In the sacred Psalm 130:3, the wise poet enlightens us to "the profound truth that, were the Divine to etch our transgressions in a ledger, no mortal soul could endure the weight of such a burden in the presence of the Almighty." This divine verse gently reminds us, frail creatures of judgment, that we lack the requisite wisdom and impartiality to sit as sovereign arbiters. Moreover, should a sinner of notorious repute audaciously seize the mantle of authority to pronounce verdicts, they would be brazenly defying the cosmic order, daring to decree the very standards by which righteousness is measured. Furthermore, the Psalmist cautions against the perils of entrusting a deceitful and tainted soul with the mantle of judgement, as they may exploit their dominion and unleash aggression and brutality, masquerading it as a virtuous code of justice. In the realm of divine creation, where moral ability is crucial, sinners are bestowed with moral authority by God. Yet, it is important to recognize that all those burdened with responsibility are inherently impure before the divine presence, for God alone holds the rightful position of judge and orchestrates redemption through divine laws and retribution. Through the establishment of pronounced laws and curses, God has entrusted the righteous with His moral authority, ensuring that justice is solely dispensed by the divine hand on the wicked.In the realm of judicial ethics, we endeavor to find a poetic balance amidst contrasting spectrums. We do not adhere to the concept of a divine law prescribed by God, which sternly imposes everlasting demise as an unyielding and logical criterion. Rather, curiously, those who have been tarnished by their transgressions are entrusted with the paradoxical power to subjectively define the permissible moral parameters. This resonates with the teachings of the apostle, who emphasized the swift liberation bestowed upon us by the Holy Spirit, freeing us from the shackles of moral decree.Yet, theologians err in asserting that James merely conveyed the notion that the apparent manifestation of individual independence is contingent, thereby misleadingly implying our liberation, while true freedom is essentially fortuitous, giving rise to an unmistakable paradox. Consequently, we shall assume a resolute position as astute appraisers of foreboding admonitions aimed at navigating the fragile balance amidst these opposing forces. Nevertheless, we acknowledge with profound affection that the apostle effectively imparts the irrefutable proof of moral liberty, derived undeniably from everlasting demise and unwavering defiance against ethical self-rule.
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