BOOK 5 SAINT BRIDGET PATRON SAINT OF EUROPE BOOK OF QUESTIONS
Interrogation 4
First question. Again the monk appeared on his ladder as before saying: O Judge, why should I seek the wisdom of God when I have the wisdom of the world?
Second question. Why should I mourn and weep when I have worldly joy and honor in plenty?
Third question. Tell me: why or in what way should I rejoice in the affliction of the flesh?
Fourth question. Why should I be afraid, when I have the strength of my own power?
Fifth question. Why should I obey others, if I have control over my own will?
Answer to the first question. The Judge answered: Friend, whoever is wise concerning the world is blind concerning me, his God. Therefore, in order to obtain my divine wisdom, one must seek it diligently and humbly.
Answer to the second question. Whoever has worldly honors and joy is troubled by various cares and gets entangled in bitter situations that lead to hell. In order not to be turned aside from heaven's way, one must be piously solicitous and pray and weep.
Answer to the third question. It is also very profitable to rejoice in the affliction and infirmity of the body, because my mercy comes to those who are afflicted in body, and by my mercy they approach eternal life more easily.
Peter Schiff is one smart dude!
boihitbycar 4 months ago
Peter seems to be one of the few economist that can see whats going on all these other low foreheads just seem to regurgitate from the same book
thomasdangerpowers 11 months ago 2