He/She is a Christian…
1. Who is merciful to all.
Who do I need to be merciful to today?
2. Who does not become angry for an injury.
Am I in control of my emotions or…
3. Who gives aid to the poor.
How does this make me feel?
4. Who suffers with the afflicted.
Who do I know who is afflicted?
5. Who participates in the sorrows of others as though they were his own.
How do I know who is carrying a heavy burden?
6. Who does not shut his door on the unhappy.
Who do I know who is unhappy?
7. Who does not insult anyone.
How many times do I insult someone in one day?
8. Who serves God day and night.
Who do I serve day and night?
9. Who continuously meditates on Gods ways.
What occupies my mind (most) throughout a day?
10. Who is poor in the eyes of the world but rich in the eyes of God.
Do I care more about what the world or what God thinks?
11. Whose soul is simple and upright
What does my soul look like right now?
13. Whose conscience is faithful and pure,
Who is in charge of my conscience?
14. Whose spirit rests in God and places all hopes in Christ.
Do I trust that, He is in control?
In fine, he is a Christian who prefers the treasures of heaven to those of the earth, and turns his back to the world in order to unite himself totally to God.
- Augustine TCA P. 337
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