| 3.) Pope Francis explained further [short summary*]: a.) Corruption is not just one action, but represents a ‘state of being’ that individuals and whole societies can get caught up in and accustomed to – without realizing it! b.) The corrupt do not notice the stench; like bad breath. It is others who notice it, and have to point it out for them. c.) The corrupt person leads an opportunistic and fraudulent life, yet believes himself innocent and right; d.) Self-satisfied and full of pride: (i) he cannot face the reality of his errors; (ii) he cannot accept criticism; (iii) he will try to discredit and belittle the moral authority of his critics; (iv) and if powerful enough, he will persecute those who contradict him; (v) as he 'does not value others'. |
| (G) Sin and Corruption 1.) Pope Francis recently said: a.) “I am not afraid of sin, I am afraid of corruption, because corruption impairs the body and the soul.” b.) “And a corrupt person is so sure of themselves that they cannot go back. They are like those swamps that you try to get out of and they suck you (back). It’s a swamp. Yes, it’s the destruction of the human person.” 2.) LMW: Because ""Sin Can Clear and Erase"", But Only When One: ""Truly Repents and Fully Self- Corrects"" (Not Repeat Sin)—AND BY: (Either): Doing Good Deeds; (OR): Proportionately Payback, By Suffering — To Neutralize Sin. |