2732. The most common yet most hidden temptation is our lack of faith. It expresses itself less by declared incredulity than by our actual preferences. When we begin to pray, a thousand labors or cares thought to be urgent vie for priority; once again, it is the moment of truth for the heart: what is its real love? Sometimes we turn to the Lord as a last resort, but do we really believe he is? Sometimes we enlist the Lord as an ally, but our heart remains presumptuous. In each case, our lack of faith reveals that we do not yet share in the disposition of a humble heart:
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
82. Why is Jesus called “Christ”?
552. How can adoration be defined?
64. What kind of bond exists between created things?
261. Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
508. What is forbidden by the seventh commandment?
501. What can spouses do when they do not have children?
223. How does the Holy Spirit work in the liturgy of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)
What is the message of Proverbs 6:6-11 about laziness and hard work?
Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Lessons from the Meeting of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 33:1-20)
How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
