I have called myself a follower of Jesus for decades. Preparing myself for Christmas and the idea of entering anew into a relationship with him, I’ve been researching and reflecting on obstacles. After today’s thoughts, I’ll take a look at Evagrius’s list of eight “evil passions” reflecting on how they impact me (and probably you).
I am reflecting today on an ancient poem that I first saw perhaps some 62 years ago. I am still reflecting on the meaning of this for me. Which of these am I? I hope for four. Maybe realistically one? I know that it took years to wake up in the following sense.
He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool…shun him.
He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a student…teach him.
He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep…wake him.
He who knows and knows that he knows is wise…follow him.
Life seems to give us many in category one who think they are in category four. Learn discernment. I hope that we (you and I) are not a fool. I consider myself a continuing student. Who among my readers need to awaken? There is surely one who is wise.
Faith Venture 
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