The New Age belief (old, actually) that humanity is inherently good, desires the original design…w/o trusting and worshipping the Designer. This reflects the rebellion humanity instigated in wanting to be good on its own.This belief in inherent goodness denies our sinful state.
In denying our sinful condition, one denies the teaching of Scripture. Jesus affirmed Scripture as God’s Word (Mk 7:8-13), which spoke about Jesus (Lk 24:42-44). Therefore to deny sin is to deny the real Jesus and His instructions.
In Mark 10, Jesus was helping the rich young ruler recognize that Jesus was/is God. Only God is good, and Jesus is good. Therefore, Jesus is God. Only God is good. Jesus’s purpose was to save us/forgive our debt, and to give us Himself (a new spirit) and His righteousness.
Sisters, sin looks in and says, “I’ve got this.” While faith in God trusts the work He has done on our behalf…and lives daily, not for his or her own glory (doing what seems right), but for God’s glory…which is good and right.
Hold Fast Apologetics 