By enjoining us not to be "haughty", St Paul is not suggesting that we refrain from making accurate evaluations of the actions of others in the light of Divine truth, as made known to us in the teachings of the Church. He says, "if possible, ... live peaceably", not "at all costs, live peaceably".
PDH has attempted repeatedly throughout this string to make this point, but has been ignored. Harmony is not to be achieved by ignoring the simple truths of the Faith, and attempts to correct the wayward thinking of others does not constitute an insult.
--Previous Message--
: Romans 12:16-18 ESV
: Live in harmony with one another. Do not be
: haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never
: be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil
: for evil, but give thought to do what is
: honorable in the sight of all. If possible,
: so far as it depends on you, live peaceably
: with all.
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: Insults trigger the ego's perceived need to
: repay with the same coin, there being an
: awareness that the insult should be repaid
: with interest.
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: The wise are susceptible to their
: understanding that those who offend them,
: are themselves easily offended, knowing that
: happiness is not a matter of ones intense
: feelings, but of balance, that evolves out
: of ones daily determination never to
: surrender to the call of the ego, to avenge
: that which is unworthy of ones self respect.
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: To refrain from imitation is the best
: revenge. ~Marcus Aurelius
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