Obedience

Pascal says, "The reason it is so difficult to believe is that it is so difficult to obey."

It is obedience which has disappeared from the world, and this explains the absence of character. As a rule the relationship should be something like this; Man understands what God requires of him and obedience or obligation knocks on the door. Will you do this at once? And obedience does it, dares not do otherwise, and this is character.

In today's world this isn't the case. We understand very well what God is asking of us, we are somewhat well informed about the demands and the ideals, but it comes to nothing. We don't submit to God, because we are masters over our understanding, should we do it or not, does it make sense for me, and if so, how much? Instead of becoming a person of character, we're split in two: a kind of modern sophisticate and poet. Character takes the back seat.