“For You Are Not Mindful of the Things of God, But the Things of Men.”

“For You Are Not Mindful of the Things of God, But the Things of Men.”

The things of God are: God’s kingdom and the life of God in our inner man, a holy and pure life in all the virtues of Christ. They are: sacrifice, serving, obedience in everything until death, living for the others, seeking God’s glory and His pleasure. The things of men are: getting by as cheaply as possible in every situation; avoiding trials and difficulties; having things beautiful and easy; avoiding reproach; having sympathy for a few people and feeling antipathy toward most people; criticizing and judging others, as well as justifying yourself to the deepest degree; fighting for your rights and being extremely unwilling to suffer unjustly; seeking your own advantage as much as possible. Having fun! Whatever you are mindful of is what you think about most and seek after with all of your heart: working as little as possible; earning as high a salary as possible, plus receiving other benefits; receiving as much honor from men as possible; avoiding sickness and pain; being healed; avoiding sufferings of any kind; being spared from reproach.