1848. As St. Paul affirms, “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.”118 But to do its work grace must uncover sin so as to convert our hearts and bestow on us “righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ ourLord.”119 Like a physician who probes the wound before treating it, God, by his Word and by his Spirit, casts a living light on sin:
Conversion requires convincing of sin; it includes the interior judgment of conscience, and this, being a proof of the action of the Spirit of truth in man’s inmost being, becomes at the same time the start of a new grant of grace and love: “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Thus in this “convincing concerning sin” we discover a double gift: the gift of the truth of conscience and the gift of the certainty of redemption. the Spirit of truth is the Consoler.120
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
466. Why must human life be respected?
219. What place does the liturgy occupy in the life of the Church?
223. How does the Holy Spirit work in the liturgy of the Church?
207. What is life everlasting?
371. Are the passions morally good or bad?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
