Carry your cross

Something that needs to be recognized, is that the devil is in reality an angel. He was made in pure spirit, and he is older and craftier than man. Satan is almost impossible to detect, because even though he fell, he did not lose his angelic properties. Therefore, we do not see him, we see only what he seduces us with.

It is just to celebrate in life. Jesus' first miracle was at a wedding; he turned water into wine, so that the guests could continue to have a good time, and so that the bride and groom would not feel embarrassed when they discovered that there was no alcohol left to drink. Not only was Jesus blessing man and wife, he was also blessing celebration.

However there are two definitions of celebration. One is to be full of joy and to attend a party; the other is to be full of repentance and to attend communion. (See note 6)

There are also two ways to go through life: hedonistically, or ascetically. Which way did Jesus show us how to live in his examples? He healed the sick, comforted the widow, inspired the impoverished, gave hope to the downtrodden, visited the prisoner, and fed the hungry.

Jesus said that anyone who wants to follow him must take up his cross everyday. Jesus lifted up his cross and said to never fear, because he would always go before us. He walked the narrow path, and he made his way straight, so it is easy and uncomplicated to follow him.


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