tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659707542141347681.post3500905082435090151..comments2014-07-27T10:08:58.052-07:00Comments on High Road Kokko: Why We DespairBruce Kokkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04379200226297077294noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659707542141347681.post-56726754982713533432012-09-03T18:24:04.320-07:002012-09-03T18:24:04.320-07:00Bruce, you wrote "I despair out of a fear I a...Bruce, you wrote "I despair out of a fear I am not using all I have been given" and I understand how you feel. And you are right - we all fall short of full trust in God. But I wonder if the goal or ideal you have in mind is in sync with the kingdom. Nothing you can do or say or feel or any act will ever bring you closer to God. Christ's sacrifice on the cross is the only thing that matters. We are all sinners and will be sinners in this world - no "good" use of my god given talents can impact the absolute necessity of Christ on the cross. My "good" actions do not make me less of a sinner. No one can live up to the kingdom - God's grace alone, by itself, independent of anything I do, is my salvation. So as Luther said "sin boldly" and repent boldly, and accept the total gift of salvation.Jeffhttp://www.jalanlee.comnoreply@blogger.com