Our Fallen nature — Our Fallen nature assumes virtue is what we do that makes the world a better place. When the Christian views their life from this Fallen nature perspective, they then tend to believe God depends on them to accomplish His plans.
The Christian influenced by this Fallen-nature ethic can lose sight of God’s Sovereignty and will tend to rely on their own actions to help God usher in His Kingdom. This is one of the major sources of legalism, resulting in anxiety, fear and frustration—instead of hope and joy. |
Coach: Ask your student to read out-loud the text on the left here and then ask them to tell you which parts of this makes sense and why, and if any parts do not seem right, and why.
(NOTE TO COACH: Remember, be careful NOT to correct or even comment on your student's answers, except to say "What else?" if their answer is too brief.) |