Only when we rid ourselves of passions and lust and put the desires of flesh under the control of Spiยญrit, only then we accept the cross and follow Christ. And "withdrawal from the world" is nothing but the destruction of passions and manifestation of the innermost life in Christ.
Vladimir Aleksandrovich AntonovIf you want to conquer pride, do not say that your deed was done by your hands and might; say that with God's help and guidance it was done, not by my power and efforts.
Vladimir Aleksandrovich AntonovThe one who wants to love God has to take care about the purity of the soul, first of all.
Vladimir Aleksandrovich AntonovIf you want to conquer lust for wealth, love selflessness and sparing way of life.
Vladimir Aleksandrovich AntonovThere are many possibilities that people can choose from. There are bad and there are good ones. So, look carefully to choose for yourself the noble path... ... Do not let the deeds and thoughts of other people confuse you; let them not prompt you to do or say anything evil! Listen to others' advice and deliberate yourself. Only fools acts thoughtlessly, without consideration!
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov