Whoever prays for those who hurt him lays the demons low; but he who opposes his affronter is bound to the demons.

Every affliction tests our will, showing whether it is inclined to good or evil. That is why an unforeseen affliction is called a test, because it enables a man to test his hidden desires.

If someone puts his trust in God in a matter, let him not argue with his brother about it.

Conquer temptations by the patience and prayer. If you oppose them without these, you will fall all the more severely.

Do not try to decide a difficult matter by means of disputing, but that which is enjoined by the spiritual law, namely patience, prayer, and thoughtful hope.

We cannot with all our heart forgive someone who does us wrong unless we possess real knowledge. For this knowledge shows us that we deserve all we experience.

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.