A collection of scriptural meditations from Saints and Fathers of the Church.

A wise man is one who pays attention to himself and is quick to separate himself from all defilement.

He who fears God will pay careful attention to his soul and will free himself from communion with evil.

Self-control and strenuous effort curb desire; stillness and intense longing for God wither it.

Just as desire and rage multiply our sins, so self-control and humility erase them.

Self-love -- that is, friendship for the body -- is the source of evil in the soul.

If you are not willing to repent through freely choosing to suffer, unsought sufferings will providentially be imposed on you.

Strive to love every man equally, and you will simultaneously expel all the passions.

Break the bonds of your friendship for the body and give it only what is absolutely necessary.

The study of divine principles teaches knowledge of God to the person who lives in truth, longing and reverence.

The person who is unaffected by the things of this world loves stillness; and he who loves no human thing loves all men.

Long-suffering and readiness to forgive curb anger; love and compassion wither it.

Just as desire and rage multiply our sins, so self-control and humility erase them.

Blessed stillness gives birth to blessed children: self-control, love and pure prayer.

Obedience with abstinence gives men control over wild beasts.

Concern for one's soul means hardship and humility, for through these God forgives us all our sins.

The person who listens to Christ fills himself with light; and if he imitates Christ, he reclaims himself.

He who fears God will pay careful attention to his soul and will free himself from communion with evil.

Make the body serve the commandments, keeping it so far as possible free from sickness and sensual pleasure.

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