Romans 7:18-25 / Luke 12:54-59
It is a good practice to have an annual medical checkup.
It is also a good practice to go to the dentist every six months or so to have our teeth examined.
These are good practices that help us to prevent any illness or toothache that might spring a surprise on us.
These checks will give us some signs or indication about the state of our health.
As for our spiritual health, it will be good to go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, of Confession, regularly.
When we do an examination of conscience, we will become aware of the signs in our life where we are weak and prone to sin.
As Jesus said in the gospel, we know how to interpret the signs of nature.
Then we should also know how to interpret the signs of our spiritual life.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul states clearly that he knows what is good and right, yet he slips easily in doing what is wrong and sinful.
And here, St. Paul tells us that we are not helpless in the face of temptation and sin.
Jesus Christ is our Saviour. When we heed the signs that He is showing us about our spiritual life, we will be healed and strengthened to live the life that He is showing us.