On Blaming Others
"There are some who, when they sin or suffer some injury, immediately blame their enemies or their neighbors. But that is not the way it is. Rather, each of us has the enemy in his or her own power, namely, the flesh by which we sin. Therefore, 'blessed that servant' (Mt 24:46) who holds captive this enemy given into his or her power and who wisely guards against it; for as long as you do this, no other enemy, visible or invisible, can do you any harm." --St. Francis, Admonition 10
This is an excellent way to look at it: we hold the enemy in our own power. This is because we have the Holy Spirit who is All in All. The victory has ALREADY been won over the evil one. By our faith we will always gain the upper hand over sin.
"There are some who, when they sin or suffer some injury, immediately blame their enemies or their neighbors. But that is not the way it is. Rather, each of us has the enemy in his or her own power, namely, the flesh by which we sin. Therefore, 'blessed that servant' (Mt 24:46) who holds captive this enemy given into his or her power and who wisely guards against it; for as long as you do this, no other enemy, visible or invisible, can do you any harm." --St. Francis, Admonition 10
This is an excellent way to look at it: we hold the enemy in our own power. This is because we have the Holy Spirit who is All in All. The victory has ALREADY been won over the evil one. By our faith we will always gain the upper hand over sin.
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