55. And again further on He says: “He that despiseth Me, and receiveth not My words, hath one that judgeth him.” S. John xii. 48. Does he seem to you to have received Christ’s words who has not corrected himself? Undoubtedly not. He, then, who corrects himself receives His word, for this is His word, that every one should turn back from sin. So, then, of necessity you must either reject this saying of His, or if you cannot deny it you must accept it.