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The City of God E14: Self-Love is a Trap (Here’s Why)
Are you the architect of your own life, master of your schedule, and champion of self-discipline—yet still feel a profound, unshakable emptiness inside? In a world obsessed with self-optimization, we often confuse aesthetic performance with moral health. We win the war against bodily indulgence but lose the battle against the toxic pride festering in our souls.
In this episode of Authors Resurrected, we take a deep dive into Saint Augustine’s The City of God, Book 14, to uncover a revolutionary diagnosis for modern anxiety. Augustine challenges our most basic assumptions: it wasn't the corruptible body that made the soul sinful; it was the sinful soul—driven by pride and self-will—that corrupted the body. We explore the profound distinction between "living according to the flesh" (living by human standards) and "living according to God."
Join us as we unpack:
The Paradox of Control: Why our best efforts at self-mastery often lead to deeper internal conflict.
The Root of All Sin: How pride, not physical appetite, is the true origin of our fall.
The Tale of Two Cities: The fundamental divide between the Earthly City (love of self to the contempt of God) and the Heavenly City (love of God to the contempt of self).
The Anti-Body Twist: Why Augustine argues that even "mental" vices like envy and hatred are actually "works of the flesh."
Discover why true freedom isn't found in more discipline, but in a radical shift of allegiance. If you’re tired of the endless hustle for self-satisfaction and ready for a deeper peace, this episode is for you.
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6 Oct 2025
St. Augustine <The City of God> Book 13 | Death and Resurrection: Unveiling the Mystery of Eternal Life Through the Body's Destiny
This episode delves into the nature of death—the separation of soul and body—and explains the distinction between "first death" and "second death". Augustine defends the doctrine of bodily resurrection, refuting philosophers' objections based on the weight of matter regarding bodies ascending to heaven. He clarifies the meaning of Adam becoming a "living soul" at creation and distinguishes the Holy Spirit's life-giving power from the body's "living soul," emphasizing Christ's resurrection as conclusive evidence of bodily immortality.
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3 Oct 2025
St. Augustine <The City of God> Book 12 | Time and Eternity: The Dialectic of Human Origin and Soul's Destiny
This episode responds to questions about the timing of human origin, pointing out that a finite span of time is insignificant compared to eternity. Augustine explores the free will of angels and the reasons for their fall. He refutes the Platonic view of souls endlessly cycling through toil and misery. This episode establishes the biblical belief that holy angels never lost their love for God and that humanity descended from Adam, providing a basis for humanity's ultimate eternal happiness.
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