What we think about
not only reveals what we are,
it determines what we will become.
A Christian is humble enough to admit his mistakes,
smart enough to learn from them,
and committed enough to correct them.
Repentance is to leave the sin I’ve done before and show that I in earnest grieve by doing it no more. The rich man did not go to hell because he was rich.
His wealth was an opportunity to bridge the gulf
that separated him from his brother Lazarus.
The rich man went to hell because he passed by Lazarus every day
and did nothing to love him as he loved himself.
The rich man foolishly thought he could bless himself in this life
and be blessed by God in the next.
Those who would cherish intimate
communion with God And meaningful, loving
relationships with others Must be brutally honest
with themselves about themselves. They must genuinely care
about the impact of their behavior on others, And they must look to
God, first and foremost, For their sense of
security, happiness, and well-being. Finally, they must open
wide their lives For the Holy Spirit, the
Word of God, the Church, Family, friends, and
those who disciple or counsel To inquire into and
carefully inspect their personal affairs. Without this kind of
transparency, faith in God, Concern for others, and
personal integrity We will continue to
cherish self - even if in a christainized manner - Above any love
we have for God or others. And as we know,
selfishness prevents us from getting to love.