All I Think About is Plato//Haylee Lynd

    I find it fascinating that the early believer's spiritual immaturity seems to always lead to their pridefulness. I think when I was a young believer, I behaved in the way Chapter I of Book I describes the "beginner" to behave. I thought I was accomplishing so much when I did anything "for the Lord." I felt so much pride in the fact that I didn't cuss or have social media or struggle with lust like those around me. I felt so much pride in any good works I did. I thought I knew so much about the Bible. The truth is, I was still doing all those things for my own glory. I wanted others to see that I was doing good and applaud me for those good things. I was prideful. It was not until later that I learned that all that I do is to be done for the glory of God and that sometimes that means not being seen. It was not until later that I learned that everyone struggles and that my struggles were far worse than I painted them to be in my head. I was and I am a sinner in need of a savior just as much as anyone else, if not even moreso. 

    I did not know what I didn't know. It's interesting to me how much Platonic thinking enters how I see everything now that I've read so many of his works. However, his saying that knowing what you do not know is what makes you wise is true. I have still have much to learn, but I know better what I do not know and what I cannot accomplish alone now. I am nothing without God and knowing that helps me to act more wisely. It helps me to be kinder. It humbles me. I found it so interesting how much I could relate my journey with God with this text. It was fascinating.

P.S. I commented on Brooke's and Caroline's posts.