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

During a time of disturbance and warfare of thoughts, one should lessen a little even the ordinary quantity of food and drink.

Vanity is eliminated by acting secretly, and pride by ascribing to God all that is well done.

Each Christian, especially a priest, should follow in example the goodness of the Lord, that everyone should be invited to partake of the Lord's food at your table. The miser is an enemy of the Lord.

A wise elder gives the following advice to monks and youth alike: 'Avoid eating foods which are to your liking, but, preferably, eat the simplest foods, and be thankful to God, Who also sends you these.'

But if you are fearful of becoming self-righteous from working for your own salvation, or afraid of being overcome by spiritual pride, examine yourself and observe that the person who is afraid of becoming self-righteous suffers from blindness. For he does not see how self-righteous he is.

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