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Title: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Brigid on May 15, 2011, 07:11:56 PM 'His mistake was to justify himself; who does that destroys himself.'
St. Poemen Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: martin on May 15, 2011, 07:31:40 PM That's a very profound quote Brigid. Much time can be wasted in justifying our words or actions when if they are good they don't need any justification. On the other hand, if they aren't good then we shouldn't even attempt to justify them but rather repent of them.
Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Shin on May 15, 2011, 07:43:44 PM Quote when if they are good they don't need any justification. Yes this is all very thought provoking! ;D Thanks Martin! Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Brigid on May 15, 2011, 08:14:59 PM Nothing needs our justification. Our Lord knows the truth.
Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Maria Margaret on May 15, 2011, 11:18:55 PM Thank you. This quote is so profound. Indeed, you are right, Brigid. There is no need to justify, Our Lord knows the truth. Then what is the point in lying, if Our Lord knows the truth? We must always be aware of Our God's omniscience.
Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Shin on May 21, 2011, 12:29:09 AM 'If a man accuses himself, he is protected on all sides.'
St. Poemen Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Brigid on May 22, 2011, 03:55:08 PM 'If a man accuses himself, he is protected on all sides.' St. Poemen Accusing yourself only adds to ones humility, whereas accusing others adds to ones feeling of superiority. Accusing actions of others is what we are commanded to do along with the Saints advice to accuse ourselves. Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Maria Margaret on May 22, 2011, 04:00:22 PM I think you summed it up perfectly, Brigid. :)
Title: Re: Quote for the afternoon Post by: Brigid on May 22, 2011, 04:17:14 PM Thank you. I must have been given a moment of Grace.
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