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Insult

Theme: Vices, flaws, imperfections, sins, and evil inclinations

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GRM 184.5 · Volume 3

The Gospel as revealed to me

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That is what happens. Sinners become more obstinate when they realise that they are treated as sinners. But when we are caressed instead of being insulted, we are dumbfounded and we weep… and when one weeps, the whole framework of sin collapses… One is left naked before Goodness and one implores it wholeheartedly to be reclothed by It.

GRM 191.7 · Volume 3

The Gospel as revealed to me

Quotation

It is not fair that a blessed soul should leave my bosom to go and be insulted by the sons of the Enemy. The time of insults is over for such souls. They are now in peace by the order of God Who sees that it is useless to endeavour to convert those who do not even believe in the word of God and do not practice it.

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In the parable of Lazarus and the poor rich man, Abraham speaks and says the following.