Peter was not aware of his own weakness.
He preferred himself before others;
he trusted in himself
as though he were incapable of sinning,
boasting that no temptation
would separate him from Jesus.
He would not even believe the assurance
of his Divine Master,
that he would deny him thrice.
Deceived by this vain confidence in his own strength,
he neglects to pray,
and to have recourse to God;
and God, in His justice,
permits him to fall, in punishment of his pride.
There is nothing more dangerous
than to confide in our own strength,
and trust to feelings of fervor.
We are full of malice, and
capable of committing the most enormous crimes,
unless God supports us.
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