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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.

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  1. Lily CaswellApril 12, 2021 at 11:09 PM

    I definitely agree, Haylee. Because I’m reading all the Platonic dialogues, I realize just how much of Plato I use on a semi-regular basis. Sometimes it isn’t about what you know, it’s that you know what you don’t know but are always eager to learn.

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  2. ClaboApril 12, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    I completely agree with you. When we think we are so good and so much more Christian than everyone else is when we are so very far off. I also agree with you and your statements about Socratic wisdom. That is probably one of the most valuable truths I will ever know and continually try to keep knowing more about.

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  3. IsabelleApril 13, 2021 at 7:42 AM

    I agree with you completely. We become so focused on trying to perfect that we lose sight of why we are not. I couldn't help but see a parallel with Augustine during the "beginner" description. His description made me think of Augustine apologizing for sins he may have committed as a baby. Great post, and great comparisons!

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  4. Emma Kate PattersonApril 13, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    It is so true that spiritual immaturity often times leads to being prideful. I like that you related the book back to your own personal life.

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  5. Emma Kate PattersonApril 13, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    It is so true that spiritual immaturity often times leads to being prideful. I like that you related the book back to your own personal life.

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