“Evil always and inevitably contains an element appearing to have a positive value, and it is this which seduces man.” … More
Tag: Temptation
“Everyone who insults you, who hurts you, who slanders you, who wrongs you in any way whatsoever is a brother … More
“Truly the soul falls into great temptation when mourning is absent.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount … More
“The cell in the hermitage and the furnace of Babylon amount to the same thing.” – In Praise of Hiddenness
“The cell in the hermitage and the furnace of Babylon amount to the same thing.” – In Praise of Hiddenness
“When led into the beginning of evil, do not say to yourself: It will not overcome me. To the extent … More
“When led into the beginning of evil, do not say to yourself: It will not overcome me. To the extent … More
“Ever watch the serpent’s head, that is, the beginning of thoughts, and at once confess them to your elder. You … More
“Ever watch the serpent’s head, that is, the beginning of thoughts, and at once confess them to your elder. You … More
“Thoughts coming from demons are above all filled with confusion, disquiet, and sadness, and they secretly and subtly draw the … More
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