This quote is very helpful. More of an Orthodox mindset versus our modern evangelical teaching of we were once great and perfect now we begin from a fallen hopeless state…would love to lean or learn more of how to integrate the power of Christ in us as we grow and mature in Christ. Actually probably already stated turning to face God through a willing spirit (obedience)!

As St. Irenaeus explained:

“Though created in a state of innocence and did not know good and evil, infant humanity had the natural capacity to grow into full maturity in God. “You shall be like God,” though spoken by the serpent, was indeed the promise of God – but to be actualized through obedience, not disobedience. The serpent offered a shortcut.”