Direct Answer
Only you can name what is missing in your own life, and the transcript cannot answer that part. John Chrysostom's point is that all of these means should be applied consistently, because we have many ways to heal our wounds.
Support from the Message
- Chrysostom urges listeners to be like David and forgive those who sin against them, since that brings forgiveness of their own sins. - If someone insults you, he says to avoid anger and grieve over the sin in your own life. - He says to weep because you have offended a merciful Lord, more than because of any punishment you expect. - He warns against being cheerful one day and sad the next, and he calls for a constant state of sorrow and self-reproach. - He asks what justification we can have when we have so many means for healing our wounds.
Discussion Follow-up
Which person would you need to forgive to begin? What would gratitude in your current sorrow sound like in prayer tonight?