Thought for August 5

[Thompson, Darryl]

     Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced
mind. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. His thoughts
were pure, his aims holy. But through disobedience, his powers were
perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. His nature became so
weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his
own strength, to resist the power of evil. Steps to Christ, p. 17