I thought this quote from my Church History studies would be relevant to our conversation about the reason for our existing; namely, the glory and enjoyment of God. I came across this quote while studying today and found it pertinent:
"I call charity the motion of the soul toward the enjoyment of God for His own sake, and the enjoyment of one's self and one's neighbor for the sake of God. But cupidity is a motion of the soul toward the enjoyment of one's neighbor or any corporeal thing for the sake of something other than God. Scripture teaches nothing but charity nor condemns anything but cupidity and in this way shapes our mind."
- Augustine of Hippo
Maybe you'll be reminded of this in the next day or two, as you are guaranteed to see plenty of valentines with a picture of Cupid on them. Ask yourself the question? Where do I derive my greatest pleasure? What is my reason for living?
Thoughts?
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