| Self-Love | Holy Love |
| Is motivated towards self-advantage in thought, word, and deed.
| Is motivated in every thought, word, and action by love of God, and neighbor as self.
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| Sees only others' faults, not his own. Considers himself on the right path - perhaps even humble and virtuous.
| Sees itself full of imperfections. Is always seeking to be perfected through love. Considers everyone more humble and holy than himself.
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| Holds a check list in his heart of every wrong perpetrated against him.
| Imitates Divine Mercy as best he can. Is compassionate and forgiving.
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| Is quick to anger and stands vigil over his own rights making certain they are not transgressed.
| Is patient. Takes note of others' needs and concerns.
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| Hangs on to his own opinions refusing to surrender to another viewpoint.
| Offers his own opinions but listens to others and lends them equal merit with his own.
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| Takes pride in his own achievements. May even take pride in his spiritual progress.
| Realizes all things proceed from God; that without God he is capable of no good thing. All good comes from grace.
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| Sees himself and the world as the be-all/end-all. His only pleasure is thus achieved through the world.
| Takes joy in storing up heavenly treasure; in growing closer to God and deeper in holiness. Knows the difference between earthly pleasures and spiritual joy.
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| Uses the goods of the world to satisfy self.
| Uses the goods of the world to satisfy quest for holiness.
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| Objects to every cross. Sees trials as a curse. Resents others' good fortune.
| Surrenders to the cross through love as Jesus did. Sees crosses as a grace to be used to convert others.
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| Prays only for himself and his own needs.
| Prays for all in need.
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| Cannot accept God's Will. Becomes bitter over trials.
| Accepts God's Will with a loving heart, even when difficult.
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