being classified as good). For those seeking union with Christ, the implication is clear. While being a Christian always entails seeking right behavior and avoiding wrong behavior, our vision for transformation is always hampered if this is the limit of our sight. Instead our transformation requires that we first are able to take an accurate appraisal of ourselves. We must embrace the fact that we are far beyond misbehaved or immoral—we are sick. A sick person can’t cure her condition with hard work or good deeds. The only hope is a cure from the outside. The only hope is Jesus.
