[RnMomof7]

On the other hand, it is evident that man never attains to a true self-knowledge until he have previously contemplated the face of God, and come down after such contemplation to look into himself. For (such is our innate pride) we always seem to ourselves just, and upright, and wise, and holy, until we are convinced, by clear evidence, of our injustice, vileness, folly, and impurity

ksen I have just finished reading this and the above quote hit me

I am reminded of two things one that unless man sees himself not in relation to other men .but in relation to the HOLY God ..He will never appreciate God's mercy

The second comes from a book I am reading ..the author says men have Mercy confused with Justice..

[ksen]

..the author says men have Mercy confused with Justice..

We like Mercy, we don't like Justice.......unless of course it is Justice meted out on someone else.