Virtue, like all good things, can easily be weaponized. And not only can, but constantly is. Indeed, I would argue that, for churchgoing, rule-following, tradition-honoring, morality-applauding people, virtue often becomes the cancer that we deem a badge of honor.
With this special essay from Prof. John Pless' 2017 Lenten Preaching Seminary, we are excited to offer an introduction to a Lenten series on the penitential psalms. Throughout the week, more resources will be made available to help you prepare for Lent.
The gospel is the good news that in Christ we have been given the very righteousness of Christ himself. This means that everything God commands of us is given to us in Christ as a gift.
