THEOSISGregory the Great
Humanity, barred from true joy due to sin, has dimmed the light of understanding, leading it to misinterpret the direction of its deserved consequences. Frequently, individuals confuse divine grace with anger, mistakenly perceiving God’s severe discipline as mere kindness. Often, they regard the gifts of virtue as divine favor, yet, when these elevate their pride, they stumble. Many view God’s wrath as an opposition to trials, but under the weight of such trials, they become more vigilant in cultivating virtue. Who does not think they are drawing closer to God when blessed with gifts like prophecy, teaching, or healing?
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Consequently, an overconfident mind, relying on its perceived virtues, may be suddenly struck by an unforeseen sin, as the enemy devises schemes—leading the mind to become estranged from God, just as it once approached Him without sufficient caution. The works of the Creator deserve unwavering reverence since they cannot be unjust. To question the reasons behind His hidden plans is to arrogantly contend against His will. Therefore, when the purpose behind His actions remains unclear, one should humbly submit to His wisdom, for the human senses will never fully grasp the depths of God’s grandeur. Yet, even one who fails to discern the reasons in God's deeds, acknowledging their own frailty, begins to understand, even without full visibility.