November 3, 2001
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Sanctified - Sanctimonious
To be sanctified is to be made holy, set apart for the use of God. To be sanctimonious is to make a show of righteousness. The two are not the same, but isn't it hard to think the word "sanctified" without making the mental leap to sanctimonious. I live a "spiritual" life, and I want to be a sanctified person, but I can't stand the thought that I might be sanctimonious.
So when you log onto my site, I'd be surprised if you ever read the details of how much time I did or didn't spend in Bible study, prayer, worship, etc. But that doesn't mean I don't do those things. I just don't know how to share that part of who I am without it coming across to ME as sanctimonious. I'm even a little uncomfortable at reading other people's references to these activities. I enjoy what they have to say sometimes, I appreciate the spiritual wisdom I glean form their experience, but it feels voyeuristic to hear the details of time they spend with God. Like I'm eavesdropping on a private conversation.
Well, now tht I've come across as a sanctimonious nut, I think I'll go eat my lunch.
Comments (4)
Help me out here... what does a sanctimonious eat for lunch?
I appreciate your comments. It really is a fine line offering unsolicited details of your spiritual life. I think your word choices and topics have revealed more about you than a blatant advertisement ever could.
I had a typo - what does a sanctimonious nut eat for lunch? I know you got the point but I just had to say it!
Great blog. Alot of wisdom there.
God Bless - Dale
you are too intimate with humility to be sanctimonious, my dear.
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