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1 comment:
For the most part, both of the definitions of "cynical" are an interesting reflection of our fallen human nature - almost in alignment with passages like Isaiah 53:6a ("All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned - every one - to his own way...").
The problem is with the use of the word "contemptuously" in the definition (which is defined as something like, "the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless"). The American Heritage dictionary uses "scornfully" instead of "contemptuously", for a slightly different angle.
For, Isaiah 53:6b continues, "...and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all." Where in this compassion is there room for contempt or scorn?
If there's a word that is defined by seeing mankind as motivated by self-interest while also seeing oneself in the same situation and in need of realignment with the interests of our almighty God - that's where I think more virtue could be found. And that virtue would not be in our righteousness, but in God's grace in delivering faith in Jesus Christ to provide the way into God's Kingdom forever.
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