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January 15 - January 31, 2018
In the language of love, “my” refers to the guarded gift; in the language of lust, “my” refers to an object of possession.
Freedom, the fruit of self-control, is the foundation for love between persons. This is why love can only flourish where there is purity of heart.
freedom to indulge in sin—that is the opposite of true freedom. A person dominated by lust cannot be free.
Self-control is inseparable from purity of heart.
hope is not lost. Through Christ’s redemptive power, the heart can gradually gain victory over lust. Victory is not only possible—it is necessary. This is the only path to purity.
The virtue of self-control prepares our hearts to receive the gift, which is the sight of God. The gift, in turn, strengthens the virtue, enabling us to enjoy the beautiful fruits of a pure life in the Spirit.
The resurrected body will not be less human, but more.
