But if it be a sin to covet honour, I am the most offending soul alive.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul.
Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.
It is the grace of God, that shows and condemns the sin that humbles us.
Sin is whatever obscures the soul.
Honor is the inner garment of the Soul; the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the last it layeth down at its separation from it.
Such sins, even if they do not kill all grace in us, do harm, nevertheless; and though they are only venial in themselves, they make us apt, ready, and inclined to lose grace and to fall into mortal sin.
Honor is the reward of virtue.
My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory; for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.
Assuredly, Loving Souls, you should go to God with all humility and respect, humbling yourselves in His presence, especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins.
To those whose God is honor; only disgrace is a sin.