"Natural Corruption" is a doctrine that no believer should care to deny, especially since the Bible teaches it so clearly. And yet, like many doctrines of the Word of God, we must be careful that it lives in our hearts as well as dwells on our tongues. The story of the old highlander has as much truth as wit about it.
The young minister had just come to take up his charge on the little island in the north and he was greeted on the shore by the "elder" brother.
"Aye," began the old-timer, as he lifted the younger man's bags from the boat, "Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. Woe is me," he went on, "I'm just a bundle of corruption – in me there dwells no good thing."
"Aye," replied the young man, "I heard tell you were a bit of an old rascal."
I'm as good as you," shot back the insulted saint, "I'm as good as you."
This Page Title – Natural Corruption The Wicket Gate Magazine "A Continuing Witness". Internet Edition number 73 – placed on line July 2008 Magazine web address – www.wicketgate.co.uk |