"When a man has had a great deal given him, a great deal will be demanded of him; when a man has had a great deal given him on trust, even more will be expected of him.
Lk.12:48
Jesus makes it clear that the priceless gift of faith brings with it responsibility.
G.K. Chesterton would agree. In The Everlasting Man, he argues that a Christian who sins is in a worse position than a pagan doing the same, because a Christian possesses greater spiritual knowledge and should therefore know better.
Where does this leave me, a believer and a sinner? Convicted, repentant, absolved, restored and finally, leaping and dancing and praising God. One who has been forgiven much, shows much love.
Saint John Paul II, please pray for me.
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