37. In the historical conditions in which he finds himself, however, man experiences many difficulties in coming to know God by the light of reason alone:
Though human reason is, strictly speaking, truly capable by its own natural power and light of attaining to a true and certain knowledge of the one personal God, who watches over and controls the world by his providence, and of the natural law written in our hearts by the Creator; yet there are many obstacles which prevent reason from the effective and fruitful use of this inborn faculty. For the truths that concern the relations between God and man wholly transcend the visible order of things, and, if they are translated into human action and influence it, they call for self-surrender and abnegation. the human mind, in its turn, is hampered in the attaining of such truths, not only by the impact of the senses and the imagination, but also by disordered appetites which are the consequences of original sin. So it happens that men in such matters easily persuade themselves that what they would not like to be true is false or at least doubtful.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
116. Did Jesus contradict Israel’s faith in the one God and savior?
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
516. What is the task of business management?
462. Are family bonds an absolute good?
187. How do the Bishops exercise their function of governing?
577. What is the prayer of the Hour of Jesus?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the image of the river of life in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47) represent?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
The Tower of Babel: What Does This Story Teach Us About God’s Sovereignty? (Genesis 11:1-9)
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
