Devotional: It is not only temptation that tries the generous Christian...

It is not only temptation that tries the generous Christian, but at times sin also; he may have a heavy fall, one that he had thought impossible, so deep and strong had seemed his love for the Lord. And having fallen, he is likely to become discouraged. Never before has he understood to such an extent the ugliness of sin-because he has now a greater understanding of the love of God.

All is grace. This fall will make him realize that he cannot rely on himself at all. It will put him in his place-at the bottom. But with this mistrust of himself must go a greater confidence in God, the Father. ...Michael Quoist image