"Fallen we are"

In chapter three of engaging God's world, Plantinga talks about the fall of man and its implications. After disobeying God, we became creature who desire their own glory rather than the glory of their God. In seeking to elevate ourselves, we have place other things in front of God and establish idols in place of his praise. "What are the ingredients in corruption? first, a corrupted person turns God's gifts away from their intended purpose. She perverts these gifts. For example, she might use her excellent mind and first-class education not to extend the reach of God's kingdom but just to get rich." I believe this quote to be a perfect illustration of the effects of the fall in a life. In this particular case, rather than this person seeing the joys of using her gift of education to in-turn glorify God, she uses it, rather, on seeking personal gain.

In another example of a person who uses their education to get above others so they could in turn condescend them, we see the desire to show other people how much higher in sociality they are. Christ, however, made it clear that our desires should be for him. as he says "those who deny me, I will also deny before my father. It is also made clear in scripture that all the things that we chase after will not satisfy us. IF one were to think clearly about it, it would make sense. How could you over look a God who was so loving to come down to earth to die, that we might be redeemed back to him. To refuse such love for earthly possessing does not make very much sense. this, of cause, speak to the effects of the fall, in that people can not recognize what's good for them even when its right in front of them. The only hope we have is that the spirit of God awaken us to the truth of the Gospel.