Tag Archives: sin

Sin in the Body

Posted on January 12, 2023 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Something came up in a business meeting at church that didn’t sit right with me? Monk: What bothered you? Pilgrim: I should first say that I wasn’t directly involved with what happened. I was just an observer. Monk: Fair … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Slavery

Posted on November 17, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, I can’t stop thinking about what you said about the lie of knowing good and evil. Monk: What thoughts have you had? Pilgrim: You said we only really know evil. Monk: I remember. Pilgrim: It reminded me of … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Four Lies

Posted on November 10, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, the last time we talked, you mentioned the four lies of the Evil One. Monk: I remember. We spoke of the lie that we would be like gods. It is foolish for the creation to believe it is … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: The Impossibly Possible Command

Posted on October 27, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, the other day I was reading John 13, when our Lord gave a new command. ‘Love one another.’ That’s not really very new, is it? Monk: You overlook the full command, Pilgrim. ‘Love one another and I have … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Sin and Consequence

Posted on September 15, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: The other day I was thinking about Moses. I think he got a raw deal from God. Monk: Why do you say that, Pilgrim? Pilgrim: Here’s a guy, called by God. He delivers his people out of slavery, parts … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Sinful Heart

Posted on August 11, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: I had a conversation with someone that really bothered me. It was with a disciple of Christ who claimed he no longer struggled against sin. Monk: That is extraordinary. Pilgrim: I don’t know if it’s personal jealousy, or what, … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Intercession

Posted on July 28, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, have you read anything in the Scriptures lately that caught your attention? Monk: Thank-you for asking, Pilgrim. I recently read a parable our Lord told which challenged my understanding. Perhaps you might have an insight into its meaning. … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Beautiful Feet

Posted on July 14, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Have you heard about the false teacher in town? He’s leading people away from the Gospel. Monk: It pains me to hear that, Pilgrim. I do not like hearing about people abusing their authority for their own glory. Pilgrim: … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: The Wisest of Us All

Posted on May 1, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, something has always bothered me. If Solomon was the wisest of us all, why was he so promiscuous? He allowed his passions to pull him away from our Lord. He knew better. Monk: Sadly, it is true. We … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: The Wellspring of Joy

Posted on February 17, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, I don’t really know how to ask you this. Monk: Feel free to ask me anything, Pilgrim. Pilgrim: Alright. Do you believe in having fun? Monk: That is not such a strange question. I certainly do enjoy myself … Continue reading →

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