Do 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.

A man who is enticed by sinful thoughts is blinded by them, and he sees the action of sin in himself, but he can not see the cause of this action.

God values deeds according to their intentions. For it is said, "The Lord grant unto you according to your heart" (Ps. 19:5) ... Therefore, whoever wants to do something but can't is considered as having done it by God, who sees the intentions of our hearts. This applies to both good and evil deeds alike.

One who has sinned cannot escape retribution in any other way than by repentance corresponding to his sin.

Failure to do the good that is within your power is hard to forgive. But mercy and prayer reclaim the negligent.

Every sin that is left without repentance is a sin unto death, for which if even a saint shall pray, he shall not be heard.

If you want the Lord to hide your sins, then don't talk to people about what kind of virtues you have. For as we relate to our virtues, so God relates to our sins.