Monday, March 14, 2011

Toy Story

While Woody's attack upon Buzz did not involve as evil and murderous as Cain's upon Abel, it was close. The motive was the same - jealousy. And because Buzz went out a 2nd story window, it resulted in the loss of Buzz from Andy's toy world, i.e., his room. Interestingly, Buzz's fault before Woody was his righteous deeds. I John says that Abel's works were righteous, which caused Woody's jealousy. Buzz's fault before Woody was not just his fantasy world of being an intergalactic hero; it was also his service to the rest of the toys. He had become not just an action figure/hero; he was a true servant, teaching and helping the others improve themselves. Thus, while Woody's rebukes to Buzz about his fantasy world were correct, his jealousy and attack upon him for being popular among the other toys was wicked to the core. It represents the indwelling sin of Woody, the leader and stability for the toys upon to this point in his life . . . as a toy.

Woody's only hope is to reform Buzz of his fantasy world, to befriend him in spite of the annoyance of Buzz, the weaker brother, to use all his leadership abilities to form a plan and team to rescue him, and to risk his life for Buzz as he faces explosive death. Thus, Woody becomes like Christ, who became like His brethren for the suffering of death, that He might redeem a people for Himself. Buzz becomes a better friend to Woody than any of the other toys, a true leader, and someone who risks his life for Woody. Thus, each of them portrays perfect love by laying down their lives for their friends.

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