The Fool Says in His Heart, ‘There Is No God’ (Psalm 14) | Saint Augustine
Deep Dive into Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 1.8: Saint Augustin: Expositions on the Book of Psalms - Psalm 14Men become useless when they "have gone out of the way", a state rooted in profound spiritual failings and a misdirection of their core affections. At the heart of this uselessness is loving this world and not loving God, a choice that profoundly corrupts the soul and blinds it. This spiritual blindness renders individuals "abominable in their affections" and unable to perceive divine truth.A critical aspect is their refusal to retain God in their knowledge. This deliberate turning…
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