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Logical Fallacy of MoralismThe Logical Fallacy of Moralism occurs when it is assumed that morals or good works can be either rationalized or achieved without the Creator God of the Universe. A variation occurs when it is assumed that moral behavior can be self-generated to please God or prove personal goodness. Both of these occur when revelation is disregarded and rationalization is considered to be valid. Oddly enough, this is very popular among people who refuse to acknowledge God as sort of their ace in the hole. It is also near the root of every other cult as well. The problem is that these assumptions go directly against what God has revealed, so this is a hypothesis contrary to fact. This is closely related to the ought-is fallacy. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Moralism
What is the basis of that morality? Is this person claiming to have the final word on what is moral and what is not? Is this person claiming to have the final word on how to determine what is moral: popular opinion, his own opinion, social norms, political correctness, of something else? Is this person saying that each person determines his or her own morality; if there is no standard, then comparison to "some Christains" is irrational.
Paul stated that it is grace that does the works through him and not he himself. Salvation is by grace through faith. We are saved from sin by grace. Grace can be only had through faith. Faith can only be had through God speaking to us. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the rhema (utterance) of God.
If our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, what kind of thank you is that?
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