Fulegentius of Ruspe on the blessing of having your sins forgiven

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Thus we are not speaking of some small matter, nor are we seeking something worthy of scorn, when, insofar as the divine generosity helps us, we discuss the forgiveness of sins. By it, those whom God will assign to the kingdom of his beloved Son are snatched away from the power of darkness. By it, they are freed from eternal punishment that they may attain eternal bliss. Through it is left behind that burden, either that which a birth in sin has contracted or what the wickedness of an evil life has added. Through it Christ refreshes those who labour and are heavy burdened, who come to him, and on them he imposes the mild yoke and the light burden of his love.

Through it the sinner is freely justified that his faith may be accounted justice. Through it he leaves behind the evil life in which he was ensnared and freely receives a good one, of which he was unworthy. ...

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Fulegentius of Ruspe on the blessing of having your sins forgiven

Thus we are not speaking of some small matter, nor are we seeking something worthy of scorn, when, insofar as the divine generosity helps us, we discuss the forgiveness of sins. By it, those whom G…

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