The sinner alone dares despise divine authority. God lays down laws. He threatens, He punishes transgressors.. The sinner mocks at God, at His threats, at His chastisements. You have not done so in this sentiment. That is possible, but your actions have done so. And if you do not insult Him directly and to His face, you despise Him by your indifference and forgetfulness.
--St. Peter Julian Eymard
