Maybe I am splitting hairs, but my view is between the two quotes. I think we are all created good, but have a tendency towards evil. To overcome that takes grace from above and constant cooperation and receptivity on our part to surrender to the process. Very thought provoking post. 😀
I won't disagree with you, but will split hairs :) I don't believe that we have a tendency towards evil, but rather a weakness for/vulnerability to it... This is why we must try to build up our spiritual immunity, so to speak. Otherwise, I fully agree with your well-phrased summary:
Thanks, for taking time to read and leave that thoughtful comment
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