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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
And what Christ worked in Paul, making him from a persecutor into a preacher, how much this may contribute to human salvation, let the Apostle himself speak that no one conscious of great sins may despair of God's mercy. Human speech, he says, is worthy of full acceptance, because Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners, among whom I am the first. But for this reason, I received mercy, that in me first Christ Jesus might show all long-suffering, as a pattern for those who are going to believe in Him for eternal life. …
Thomas Aquinas
"I will teach." Above, the Psalmist set forth his petitions to God; here he promises recompense. And first, he promises what he will do for God in the present. Second, in the future, at "deal favorably." Regarding the first, he does two things. First, he promises God certain spiritual sacrifices. Second, he excuses himself from the offering of carnal sacrifices, at "for if you had desired sacrifice." He promises God a twofold spiritual sacrifice: namely, of teaching, through which the neighbor is instructed. …
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