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During the season of Lent I will sacrifice for the betterment of my soul, and I can't believe how many people tell me that its better to do nice things for others.

Many today don't feel the need to look into their own souls. It seems that the pagan "if it hurts none, do as thou wilt" is the de rigeur morality. That type of morality may look good to the world, but it's not enough for a truly righteous soul. You have to tend to those ugly nasty things in your heart for that----which is less "fun" than that charge you can get out of doing "nice things for others."

Many today don't feel the need to look into their own souls. It seems that the pagan "if it hurts none, do as thou wilt" is the de rigeur morality. That type of morality may look good to the world, but it's not enough for a truly righteous soul. You have to tend to those ugly nasty things in your heart for that----which is less "fun" than that charge you can get out of doing "nice things for others."

Well stated, s2r.

Sounds like a case of "symbolism over substance" doesn't it? Too much "feel good kum-bi-ya" doesn't do a whole lot for the true soul.

Only when we can adress those ugly nasty things in your heart can God enter into our hearts to do his Work.

Great point.