The end of the world, then, and the final consummation, will take place when every one shall be subjected to punishment for his sins; a time which God alone knows, when He will bestow on each one what he deserves. We think, indeed, that the goodness of God, through His Christ, may recall all His creatures to one end, even His enemies being conquered and subdued. For thus says holy Scripture, The Lord said to My Lord, Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool. And if the meaning of the prophet's language here be less clear, we may ascertain it from the Apostle Paul, who speaks more openly, thus: For Christ must reign until He has put all enemies under His feet.(Book I, Chapter 6, Part 2)
I am, too often, an enemy of Christ.
I am inimical - not a friend - of Jesus. Or I am a very poor excuse for a friend.
Fortunately, I will be conquered and Christ will reign in victory.
My penalty will be to love the Lord my God with all my heart and soul and mind
And my neighbor as myself.
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