1:15
The state of our souls or minds heavily influences how we view things. If we are pure in heart then we will tend to see things as pure. Conversely, if we are corrupt in heart then we will view all things from a corrupted view point. We will always see the worst in people, always suspect the worst. This is the opposite of how Paul described love in 1 Corinthians 13.
1:16
Such corrupt people might claim to know God, but their actions show this not to be true. They act detestably, and they are “detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good”. These might seem to be harsh words from Paul. But we all know people who fit this description. They make a show of being Christian, but the reality of their lives and character says otherwise. Paul is not being harsh, he is being realistic.
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