There are two basic methods of fighting thoughts of self- righteousness, and they are for a person to remember his sins, and to recall the highest stages reached by the saints. Recalling his sins will make a person humble, contrite and ashamed, because even a single sin can cause him to perish. Likewise, bringing to …
The work of Christ, as far as His divinity is concerned, is everlasting, eternal, and to this apply the words: ” My Father has been working until now, and I have been working. ” (John 5:17). As for the time of His incarnation the Lord Jesus completed the work for which He had come, which …
Yes, undoubtedly. More is required of the monks because they are in a situation of complete dedication to the Lord, in contrast to laypeople who have other commitments which distract them. Even so, all are required to strive for holiness and perfection. The Lord Jesus said: ” be perfect, just as your Father in heaven …
The sacrament of confession in the Church is also called the sacrament of repentance. A person must show himself repentant before coming to confess his sins. Confession without being sorry for your sins is of no value. And one who confesses cannot obtain forgiveness unless he is repentant. Those whom you mentioned confessed, but were …
Absolute perfection belongs to God alone, no human being can ever attain it, because we will all be found wanting, when weighed in the balance. So the perfection which a human being can attain is a relative perfection. The state of perfection he can reach will be in relation to his abilities, his possibilities, and …
