by Msgr. Charles Pope
From his own Blog
The video below humorously illustrates a biblical principle of our hidden faults. Indeed we all have sins and behaviors that are often clear to others but of which we are unaware. Indeed there are even deeper faults of which no one is aware except God himself who sees our innermost heart. Consider some of the following quotes:
By [your ordinances] your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can discern his errors? From my hidden faults acquit me, O Lord. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. (Psalm 19:11-13)
You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. (Psalm 90:8)
For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. (Eccl 12:14)
Mind you, I have nothing on my conscience, but I do not stand thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. (1 Cor 4:4).
The sins of some men are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear only later. (1 Tim 5:24)
Call no man happy before he dies, for by how he ends, a man is known. (Sirach 11:28)
Yes, some of our sins are obvious to us and we may rightfully work upon them. But lest we sin through pride we ought always recall that we have sins and faults that are often hidden from us. Others may see them, or perhaps only God.
At the end of the day we’re all going to need a lot of grace and mercy!
Enjoy this commercial that well illustrates this fact. And enjoy a little humor, it’s been a tough week on the blog!
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“Lest we sin through pride” points out the dangers there. However, the often lauded quality of humility is equally deceiving, and as sinful.
If God has seen fit to award us a quality, isn’t it rather arrogant of us to hide that talent and seek to subvert God’s will?
Ye Gods! Pastorious outdoes even chippy whippy!
I hear the sound of white coats flapping
For those who are interested, Ryanair is today doing an £18 fare to Lourdes, and other cheapies to Porto (for Fatima) , to Santiago and also to Knock; – destinations to suit CP&Srs. Don’t forget the ‘extra charges’ that they stick on! All of these are from London.