Reflection 164- Longing for the Souls of Sinners
About this episode
This episode reflects on the importance of having compassion and love for sinners rather than harsh judgment.
Reflection 164: Longing for the Souls of Sinners When you see someone with manifest sin, what is your reaction? Many people react with disdain and harsh judgment. When someone breaks the law, we harshly condemn them. When someone lives an immoral lifestyle, we belittle them. Very often, our attitude toward the sinner is merciless. This is a problem. True, we must see sin for what it is and work to oppose it, especially when it affects others. But we must always hold in our hearts a deep love for sinners. We must have a longing for their repentance and always see the innate dignity they have as persons (See Diary #842). What is your reaction toward the sinner? Be honest and look first at how you react interiorly. We are all sinners. Some sins are more manifest than others and some live sinful lives in an open and obstinate way. But should we allow ourselves to condemn them? We must judge an objective action for what it is, but the person must never be judged. This is solely up to God. Reflect upon your attitude toward those with more manifest sins. Pray that instead of becoming harsh and critical you will long for their conversion and love them wholeheartedly despite their…
Topics covered
- mercy
- sinners
- repentance
- judgment
- love
- spiritual reflection
Keywords
- divine mercy
- sin
- conversion
- Christianity
- spirituality
- judgment
- love for sinners
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