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Frailty and Humility

If we see another openly sin or commit some dreadful offence, we should be careful not to think better of ourselves, for we don’t know how long we shall be able to stand.

“Brothers and sisters, if someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to that person and gently help make them right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin too. By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ” Saint Paul Galatians 6:1-2

We are all frail, but don’t assume that anyone is frailer than you.  Wow!

“If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should carry his own load” Saint Paul Galatians 6:3-5

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