We...sin not because we want what is evil, but because we want what isn't good enough.

Scott Hahn
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We...sin not because we want what is evil, but because we want what isn't good enough. The first part of this quote speaks to our tendency to focus on the negative. When we think something is wrong, we tend to be quick to blame it on the person or situation that has caused us to feel negative emotions. However, I believe that is not always the case.

Often, the issue may be with us. We are simply not satisfied with what we have or with what we do. We feel like something is missing or like there is more that could be done.

The second part of the quote shows us how to examine our internal feelings and problems in order to find out why we feel negatively about something. After all, if you are not satisfied with your life or what you have done, then you do not deserve to feel bad about yourself or about that which has caused you negative emotions or thoughts.

Source: Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power Of Confession

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