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GRM 184.5 · Volume 3
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 184.8
GRM 184.8 · Volume 3
“Everything that is obtained by deceit, becomes straw”. (...) It is not a tale. It is an eternal truth.What is done dishonestly is never successful. Because falsehood in words, deeds, and religion is always a sign of alliance with Satan, the master of falsehood.
GRM 184.8 · Volume 3
You may rest assured that God sees your efforts and He will grant you a greater reward for overcoming your selfishness, for holding back a rude word, for satisfying a necessity without being ordered to do so, than if, fighting in a battle, you killed the enemy. The Kingdom of Heaven, which you will possess if You live as just people, is built with the little things of everyday. With goodness, moderation, patience, with being satisfied with what one has, bearing with one another, and with love, love, love.
GRM 184.8 · Volume 3
Always bear in mind the great precept of love and be faithful to God the Truth, to the truth in every word, deed and sentiment, because the truth is the daughter of God. Let the work of bringing yourselves to perfection be continuous, as the seed continuously grows until it is perfect. A silent, humble, patient work. You may rest assured that God sees your efforts and He will grant you a greater reward for overcoming your selfishness, for holding back a rude word, for satisfying a necessity without being ordered to do so, than if, fighting in a battle, you killed the enemy. The Kingdom of Heaven, which you will possess if You live as just people, is built with the little things of everyday. With goodness, moderation, patience, with being satisfied with what one has, bearing with one another, and with love, love, love.
GRM 184.8 · Volume 3
Be good. Live in peace, one with the other. Do not grumble. Do not judge. God will then be with you.
GRM 185.5 · Volume 3
I do not impose Myself, Mary, except in exceptional cases. I generally leave you free and wait.
Jesus said:
GRM 185.5 · Volume 3
Man is “man” and wants to do things by himself without feeling that God asks but to help him. (...) “They wanted to do by themselves”, although I was bent over their needs awaiting to be asked to help them.
GRM 186.4 · Volume 3
A son of the people of God must be able to control himself, perfecting himself through obedience and prudence, bearing in mind his origin and his end: God and Heaven.
GRM 186.8 · Volume 3
Light the flames of faith out of gratitude to the Lord.