Shovel Writings: Time Out:

“he error would be to overlook your feelings and to write me off as a confrontational heretic!  For the reality is that our feelings are indicators of what we think and believe.  So, please don’t do the self-righteous, stoic thing by stuffing your feelings and justifying your position!  I know, I’m very well acquainted with the process.  And so my question to you is this:  while your head is filled with offended feelings and the desire to make yourself appear better, do you sense the undercurrent within you that you may actually be fighting against who you truly are?

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He offers an interesting self-examination exercise. However it needs to be looked at regarding the Finished Work of Christ. There is no need to justify as we have been by Him. One just needs to empathize. It is a good way to come to the end of ourselves and rest in who we are in Him.