By Rev. Christopher Esget
Rembrandt Van Rijn, Denial of Saint Peter. 1600. Oil on Canvas, 61.125� x 67.3125�
The voice of terror and doom pierces our every hiding place; it is the voice of the LORD, which demanded of Adam, demanded of Cain, and demands of you: What have you done? H I G H E R
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What have you done in the dark? Did you think I would not know? What have you done with the door closed? Did you think I would not see? What have you done against My commands? Did you think I would overlook it? What have you done by ignoring My Word? Did you think I would not care? What have you done with the talents and gifts I gave you? Did you think they were something to be squandered on useless and foolish pursuits? What have you done against the parents I appointed over you? Did you forget I gave them My authority? What have you done with the body I gave you? Did you think the institution of holy marriage was a joke and My gift of sexuality was something you could tarnish by your lack of self control?
