Article May 18, 1981 ISSUE

Divine spontaneity or human impulsiveness?

ERMA LEA MARTELL

Recently a friend telephoned to discuss a troublesome matter in which we both had been involved. The following day I suddenly decided to phone and thank her for her call. After hanging up, I asked myself what had prompted me to call back. Judging by the helpful effect of that action, I could perceive that not human impulsiveness but God-given spontaneity had prompted it.

Yet how many times have we acted impulsively and afterward berated ourselves and fervently wished we always knew when to speak or act and when to refrain!

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