And this is the meaning of the expression, that men have no excuse for their sin, viz., that, from the time the divine word or reason has begun to show them internally the difference between good and evil, they ought to avoid and guard against that which is wicked: For to him who knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin. Moreover, that all men are not without communion with God, is taught in the Gospel thus, by the Saviour's words: The kingdom of God comes not with observation; neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! But the kingdom of God is within you. But here we must see whether this does not bear the same meaning with the expression in Genesis: And He breathed into his face the breath of life, and man became a living soul. For if this be understood as applying generally to all men, then all men have a share in God. (Book I, Chapter 3, Part 6)

Yet my reason is often insufficient to discern the wholeness of my reality.

Not recognizing the whole I make choices that unleash a wide range of unintended consequences.

Especially in seeking to do good, I have caused evil.

In some cases - perhaps most - I have failed to use the fullness of reason available to me.

God-given reason has been corrupted by pride, impatience, and sloth.

But there is also an abundance of possibilities that exceed the grasp of my reason.

I am left depending much more on grace than reason.