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[DavidMac]

I have spent the past few days gardening and pulling weeds.  As I was pulling weeds, I started to think about sin.  I usually don't do a lot of thinking when I garden, but today was different.  As I was pulling weeds, some of them broke off at the soil level and I did not get the root.  Without getting the root, the weed will show back up.  Very much like sin.  I believe that the outward appearance of sin is really only an outward expression of a deeper issue.  One needs to really dig in to get at the root of sin.  It takes a great deal of effort to get to the root.  I will only speak for myself, and my biggest sin is PRIDE.  It shows up in all different ways and even ways I would not necessarily think of.  For example, I wrestle with low self esteem, particularly now with being separated from my wife and some of my children not wanting to have a relationship with me.  It dawned on me one day that my low self-esteem is a pride issue.  I think I am a better judge of my self-worth than my Creator.  In my mind that is a pride issue.  I do a lot of reading on humility in order to battle pride.  The more I read the less I know and that is a good thing.  I do like to use this forum as a way to hold myself accountable and if anyone gets anything from my thoughts, great.  I am always open to others' thoughts as well.   Take care everyone. 

[Tom Johns]

My friend, I always enjoy reading your posts and talking with you on our phone calls. We always seem to be thinking a lot of the same things. I really like that analogy with sin and weeds... always love hearing from you brother...

[CatieladyB]

I must say I found this very inlightening, like Tom said it's a really great analogy. It reminds me of the way I discribe my life: God never promised me a rose garden, but that He would be there to help with the weeds. I think that is why God sent Jesus, so we could call on Him daily for help!

Hang in there DavidMac!   

[DavidMac]

CatieladyB --    

[dhenning3]

Very interesting take on pride and low self-esteem. I've not heard that correlation before.
Thank You for sharing!