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August 3 - August 7, 2023
It's not easy to let go of established customs, and it's difficult for someone to see things from another person's perspective.
For God truly values a person's abilities more than the size of their actions.
A person who loves a lot accomplishes a lot.
Many times, what appears to be charity is actually driven by selfish motives, such as natural inclination, self-will, hope of getting something in return, or desire for profit.
If you can't change yourself to be what you desire, how can you expect to shape someone else according to your preferences?
We often want others to be perfect, yet we don't address our own shortcomings.
We want others to be strictly corrected, but we don't want to be corrected ourselves. We don't like the freedom of others, but we're un...
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If you want to be strong and make progress as you should, consider yourself an outsider and a traveler on this earth. You'll have to be seen as a fool for Christ if you want to lead a religious life.
Clothing and outward appearance don't matter much; it's the change in character and complete control of emotions that make a truly religious man.
They made the most of their time, always finding value in spending it with God. The joy of contemplation was so great that they even forgot about their physical needs.
Oh, how immense was the love of all religious people at the beginning of this sacred institution!
As Christians, our lives should be filled with all virtues, so that our inner selves reflect the image we present to others.
We should always make specific resolutions, and most importantly, we must fight against the sins that tempt us the most. We need to closely examine and regulate both our external and internal lives, as both contribute to our personal growth.
In the morning, set your intentions, and in the evening, reflect on your day and how you did in terms of words, actions, and thoughts.
control your desires, and you'll soon be able to control every physical temptation.
Always have something to do, whether it's reading, writing, praying, meditating, or doing something useful for the community. However,
you should follow Jesus' example and spend time away from the crowds. You can't really feel secure when you're out in the world
if you don't also enjoy spending time at home.
Think of the immense peace and tranquility someone would have if they let go of all useless worries, focused only on meaningful and divine matters, and placed their entire hope in God!
In silence and peace, the devoted soul progresses and discovers the hidden meanings within the Scriptures.
For a spiritual person, it is commendable to rarely venture out, avoid being seen, and have no desire to see others.
now this is wrong
That's how all physical pleasures start - they seem enjoyable at first, but eventually, they consume and destroy you. What can you see out there that you can't see at home? Just look at the sky, the earth, and the elements, for everything is made from these.
Remorse opens the path for many good things, which carelessness can quickly lose.
There is no real freedom or happiness except in fearing God and having a clear conscience.
The person who can let go of all distractions and focus on feeling genuine remorse is truly happy.
Don't concern yourself with other people's affairs or get involved in the business of important individuals.
If you thought about your death more often than how long your life should be, you would undoubtedly strive more earnestly to improve.
You are miserable wherever you are, and wherever you turn, unless you turn to God.
Oh, how foolish and faithless are those whose hearts are so deeply buried in worldly things that they only enjoy the pleasures of the flesh!
If you don't push yourself, you won't overcome your flaws. As long as we live in these fragile bodies, we can't be without sin, and we can't live without experiencing fatigue and difficulties.
which only thinks about the present and doesn't consider the future. You should act and think as if you're going to die today.
If dying is a scary thing, perhaps living a long life is even scarier.
Happy is the person who always keeps the hour of their death in mind and prepares for it daily.
When it's morning, remind yourself that you might not see the evening, and at night, don't assume you'll see tomorrow.
Happy and wise are those who strive to live their lives in a way that they'd be proud of when facing death!
Oh, my dear friend, imagine the dangers you could avoid and the immense fear you could escape if only you chose to live in constant awareness and anticipation of death!
Make an effort to live in such a way that when your final hour comes, you'll be filled with joy rather than fear.
Why don't you prepare yourself for the day of judgment when no one will be able to make excuses or be defended by someone else, but each person will carry their own burden alone?
For those who love God with all their heart, they do not fear death, punishment, judgment, or hell, because perfect love leads to a secure connection with God.
He no longer felt the need to know what would happen to him in the future. Instead, he focused on understanding what God's good and acceptable will was for starting and completing every good work.
Two things are particularly helpful for improving in holiness: determination to avoid the sin we are naturally drawn to, and a strong desire for the good we are most lacking.
Always remember your end and how lost time never returns.
Without care and diligence, you'll never achieve virtue.
It's more challenging to resist sins and temptations than to engage in physical labor. If
The kingdom of God is within you, as the Lord says. Turn to the Lord with all your heart, leave this miserable world behind, and you will find rest for your soul.
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The kingdom of God is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
When you have Christ, you are wealthy and have everything you need. He will be your provider and reliable guardian in all things, so you don't need to rely on people, as they can quickly change and disappear. However, Christ remains forever and stands by us firmly until the end.
because the love of Jesus makes a person disregard themselves.
A person is only hindered and distracted when they allow themselves to be affected by external factors.
The reason many things bother and trouble you is that you haven't completely let go of your ego and detached yourself from all earthly things.
