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"'Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?' (Proverbs 15:11). But the sinner thinks that nobody sees him. Concealing himself from human eyes, in the darkness of night or in a deserted place, he supposes he is not noticed by anyone. But God's eye has seen everything; his guardian angel and conscience were witnesses.
At some time you will stand at the judgement: then all that is hidden will be laid bare: uncompromising witnesses will be present - and you shall be speechless. The verdict will not be subject to appeal. There is only one way to prevent this ultimate inevitability: repentance. Hurry to enter, before the hour strikes...and it will strike.
When? You do not know. But it will put an end to your sins, or to any hope of pardon".
- Theophan The Recluse (A.D. 1815-1894)
It's that hiding that gives Evil a place to get inside.
ReplyDeleteIt is John. And I, at least, too often believe that I am operating in the vacuum of darkness.
DeleteGood words to ponder regularly, TB. And John's above too!
ReplyDeleteBecki, I sometimes think we do not spend enough time, certainly as individuals and probsbly as the church, contemplating such things. There is another side to Christianity we do not always like to dwell on.
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