Thursday, September 18, 2014

The spirit of uprightness and simplicity against cunning


“You’re going to a region where the people are for the most part crafty and devious. If that’s the case, the best way to help them is to act toward them with great simplicity. The teachings of the Gospel are totally opposed to worldly behavior. Since you’re going there to serve Our Lord, you must also act according to His spirit, which is a spirit of uprightness and simplicity.” (Abelly III, 218)