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Because into a soul that plots evil, wisdom enters not,
nor dwells she in a body under debt of sin.
Sin is serious. It separates from the presence of God. Sin has power over us because we believe the lies, the "perverse counsels" of the Enemy. When this happens we stop relying on the Holy Spirit of discipline to keep us from sinning. We become invested in the lies that we ourselves are failures and that others are deserving of our hatred.
With the Apostles we must say, "Increase our faith." With faith we can overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles of sin in our lives.
The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,
you would say to this mulberry tree,
'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you."
Faith isn't something we do. Wisdom isn't something we figure out on our own. These are graces that must be received.
Because he is found by those who test him not,
and he manifests himself to those who do not disbelieve him.
Wisdom is a kindly spirit. The reason that she won't dwell in a sinners heart is because she is too pure for such a dwelling, not because she is too mean or judgmental. Jesus calls us to be forgiving ourselves in order that we might learn that he himself longs to forgive us. Just as we are called to forgive a brother his wrongs seven times in one day so too will God forgive us, for even the righteous man falls seven times a day (see Proverbs 24:16).
Jesus invites us to believe and trust in his wisdom so that the Holy Spirit of discipline may enter into us. He asks us to forgive and receive forgiveness so that wisdom has no cause to flee, so that we have no incentive to believe lies about ourselves. He is seeking us even now, inviting us to come closer to himself.
Where can I go from your spirit?
From your presence where can I flee?
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