'What, then, must we think of the sin of those who
curse themselves in moments of worry or difficulty? This is an appalling
crime which is contrary to nature and grace, for both nature and grace
inspire us with love for ourselves. Those who curse themselves are like
insane people who die by their own hands. It is even worse than that.
Often they lay the blame upon their own souls, saying: "Let God damn me!
I wish the Devil would carry me off! I'd rather be in Hell than the way
I am."
Oh, miserable creature, says St. Augustine, may God not take you at your word, for if He did, you would go to vomit the poison of your spleen in Hell. Oh, Lord, if a Christian but thought of what he said. . . How wretched indeed is the man who is the victim of anger! Will anyone ever be able to understand his mentality?'
Oh, miserable creature, says St. Augustine, may God not take you at your word, for if He did, you would go to vomit the poison of your spleen in Hell. Oh, Lord, if a Christian but thought of what he said. . . How wretched indeed is the man who is the victim of anger! Will anyone ever be able to understand his mentality?'