NOTES for Co1 4:5

The motto of the age we are living through has become the aphorism, "We wanted the best, but it turned out as always." This brilliant expression really does reflect how our life unfolds, because it applies not only to the activity of the state, but also to many of our own actions performed in "private life." It would be frightening to be judged by the fruits of these actions, because we would hardly be able to find anything not poisoned by sin. Only the sacrament of the Eucharist would be left to us then.

But the apostle Paul tells us that God will judge, in any case, not only by the fruits of our deeds, but also by the intentions of the heart. And in this there is amazing hope for us. Besides, our life is often such that we have many intentions deep in the heart and little strength. And this, according to the apostle's thought, is also not a hopeless situation. The small matter left is this: that the intentions of the heart be worthy of praise from God. Then it makes sense to ask Him for wisdom and strength to carry out these intentions.