I find the “zero sum” language helpful in discussions like this. Trying to suss out what is “God” and what is “me” is a mess, and to just choose one side or another (Pelagian/Augustinian) seems unrealistic. Pastorally, this has been helpful as well in helping people come to terms with making big decisions in life when they are trying to discern God’s will.
I find the “zero sum” language helpful in discussions like this. Trying to suss out what is “God” and what is “me” is a mess, and to just choose one side or another (Pelagian/Augustinian) seems unrealistic. Pastorally, this has been helpful as well in helping people come to terms with making big decisions in life when they are trying to discern God’s will.
Yes, I think we often forget the pastoral implications here, how paralyzing theology can be!