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True but 'self' was a product of the Garden, the original sin we are meant to overcome. Self works great in a self oriented world, but is of no use in the Kingdom.
I think many Christians display these things, avarice, greed, etc. But it is part of our fallen state. It’s not an excuse but it seems the way it is.
 
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I think many Christians display these things, avarice, greed, etc. But it is part of our fallen state. It’s not an excuse but it seems the way it is.
well it is not an excuse to not try do something about it however. Fight against. with what ever needed. Purify themselves. take their cross on them. strive for virtue. some do get set free with deliverance. after years of struggling. about open doors,and allowing. It is a difference between having a sin nature and a I can`t do anything about it but I am forgiven so lets just ignore it.
 
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Here is a chance for one of those thread games where people list things. Add your comment to the list of what can be described as human selfishness.
Trying to justify oneself.
 
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