Galatians 3 (xxvi)

No one can stand up to the Devil's accusations in his conscience without special help or strength. The Devil is entertaining when he is discussing things. (...) He can hold up a truth in front of us which no one can deny - namely, that we have sinned, and then he has two witnesses, which no one can subject to punishment, - namely, God's commandments and our conscience. At this juncture, there is no point in denial, but if I give my assent to this truth, as I must, then Death and the Devil have me for themselves. Yet the heart of his lie is when he drives me to despair. And here is now the time and the need for help to come down from heaven above so that either a brother may give you exterior support with the help of a few words from God, or the Holy Spirit may support you in your heart (...) by saying: "The Devil may well have gained your consent." But now turn round and, like Peter, go to Christ who has nullified your consent with His blood so that this assent can no longer harm you. Thus you can truly say: "Without Christ I am a sinner. In Christ I am no longer a sinner. For He has annihilated my sin in His blood."

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