Anyone remotely in touch with reality walks this earth acutely aware of the deep inadequacy within, the sense of not measuring up. And we medicate that deep, nagging sense of insufficiency through the swelling bank account, the perfect face, the sculpted body, the number of social media followers, the reputation, the beautiful spouse, the famous friends, the sense of humor, the appearance of intelligence, the political outmaneuvering and one-upmanship, the sexual exploits, or even the upstanding moral resume. We feel our nakedness and seek to be "clothed" by these accomplishments. We seek to be justified by these things...
Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane C. Ortlund. Crossway. 2021. p.101,102
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