February 5

On Balance

Balance your duties, and let not one press out another. BA21

“We are to take care never to present one duty to God stained with the blood of another, but to balance and proportion our different forms of service, so that our life-work may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” (798.124)

“Truth lies between two extremes, and man, like a pendulum, swings either too much this way or that.” (1248.445)

“The right way usually lies between two extremes: it is the narrow channel between the rock and the whirlpool.” (1541.325)

“Never break the balance of holy emotions and sacred duties; let us have our fear and our great joy; but, at the same time, we must not sit down because we have great joy, but we must run on the Lord’s errand, joy and all.” (2323.413)

“We should work with the hands of Martha, but yet keep near the Master with the heart of Mary; we want a combination of activity and meditation.” (2440.556)