the contents of Christian revelation include supernatural mysteries which, though not in any way against human reason, are above it. And men, in their pride, can say, "We will not believe anything which is not within the reach of our full comprehension. We accept nothing on trust, no matter who says it." Above all, is this the case when the doctrines in question are not merely theoretical, but involve practical consequences distasteful to human nature....
men do not like humbling themselves; and still less do they like being humbled
men do not like humbling themselves; and still less do they like being humbled
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But we need it.
Paradox: The more you pray “the worse things will get” but for the better so the above will take place.