The most profoundly far-reaching Biblical commentary of the 20th century...

The most profoundly far-reaching Biblical commentary of the 20th century was by theologian Francis Schaeffer. But do not let my bold assessment keep you from reading further...

One oft argues, qualifies then categorizes his/her own preferences as principles while others' preferences as whims as well errors and detriments. The condition, intellectually disoriented even psychologically disordered, seems to exhibit one of numerous human paradoxes, yet more importantly, unquestionably thus precisely, an ethical dilemma impossible to resolve. However the seemingly paradoxical dynamic as often unrecognized or ignored is of course covetousness. For if lingeringly entertained, presumption usually proceeds into such qualifying and categorizing of preferences of one or some versus others, followed by arrogance then violence manifested by personal, social or political actions against the dissented.

"The climax of the Ten Commandments is the Tenth Commandment – 'Thou shat not covet' – this commandment is an entirely inward thing.  Actually, we break this commandment before we break any of the others."

The aforementioned quote is perhaps the most profoundly far-reaching Biblical commentary of the 20th century, well articulated and postulated by theologian Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984) in his 1971 book True Spirituality, identifying the last of the Ten Commandments as already broken before breaking any of the previous nine. To summarize; all sins spring from the one sin; covetousness. Yet the profoundness thus consistency of that truth are best understood by rightly expanding the previous statement. The disrespect and disregard of others' dissent thus actions against the same, spring always from covetousness first, soon followed by presumption then arrogance and if acted upon personally, socially or politically; violence.

This poet submits (maybe too persistently) covetousness as the common sin among humanity. It logically follows, common grace for humanity is discovered by recognizing then respecting and regarding others' universal propensity and consequentially sole right to consent and dissent on all matters.

Come let us Reason. Peace is always a Choice.

Study, Ponder, Labor, till last Breath.