Whatever our good self does, let it not be known to the bad self. ‘Do not let your left hand know what your right is doing’. The left is our opposite self which, if it gets wind of what’s happening, will ruin everything. The opposite side is our bad self. Our self in Christ is young, but our other self’s old. It’s an art to stop the old self from finding out. It’s an art and needs the Grace of God. There are a few secrets. The Gospel tells us we have to forestall certain things that hinder us in our struggle. For instance, you want to experience joy from God. What’s the secret here? You may believe in it and beg ...
