He who seeks forgiveness of his sins loves humility, but if he condemns another he seals his own wickedness.
Marcus EremitaGod tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith.
Marcus EremitaIf someone falls into any sin and is not sincerely grieved about it, it is easy for him to fall into the same thing again.
Marcus EremitaDo not desire to hear about the misfortunes of those who oppose you. For those who listen to such speech later reap the fruits of their evil intention.
Marcus EremitaIn the spiritual life we can do nothing worthy without repentance, but the Lord has much mercy on us because of our intentions. He who compels himself and holds on to repentance until the end, even if he sins is saved because he compelled himself, for the Lord promised this in the Gospel.
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