Meaningful Conversations With Delicious Beverages
While I completely agree with the Church's teaching on these sins, I know that many of the students I teach, and I as well, can sometimes get a false sense of security born out of these types of sins. We can treat these smaller, venial sins as if they're not a big deal. I haven't done anything THAT bad, so I'm fine. This is a dangerous mistake in a couple of ways.
It seems like we only ever talk about justice in terms of punishment, retribution, and repayment. This week, AJ and Brandon talk about the bigger sense of justice as something for correction and even reward, using the example of how God, in His justice, guides and educates His people.
I'm someone who really struggles with asking forgiveness. I'm a man of many flaws, so it seems like I should have plenty of practice when it comes to apologizing and asking for forgiveness, but in truth, I have two competing flaws which often make it difficult to approach those I hurt, especially in my relationship with God.