Sin plays havoc with our spiritual vision. Although we are able to see the sin of others with specificity and clarity, we tend to be blind to our own. And the most dangerous aspect of this already dangerous condition is that spiritually blind people tend to be blind to their blindness.

Paul David Tripp (b. 1950), Pastor, Bestsellerautor und Konferenzsprecher

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Humility & Pride, Temptation & Struggle

Occasions: For Reflection

Paul David Tripp

Paul David Tripp (* 1950) ist ein US-amerikanischer reformierter Pastor, Seelsorger und Autor, der unter anderem in Scranton und Philadelphia wirkte. Bekannt wurde er durch zahlreiche Veröffentlichungen zur biblischen Seelsorge, die reformierte Theologie mit lebensnahen Fragen von Ehe, Familie und Leiterschaft verbinden. Bibellesern bietet er praxisnahe geistliche Impulse, die das Evangelium als Kraft zur Erneuerung des menschlichen Herzens im Alltag beschreiben.

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