self-control

Praying for Enemies and Self Control

“Prayer for our enemies is the very highest summit of self-control.” – St John Chrysostom, Homily 18 on the Gospel of St Matthew

“Praying against one’s personal enemies is a transgression of law.” – St John Chrysostom, Homily against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren

Intentional Inferiority Complex

“The way of humility is this: self-control, prayer, and thinking yourself inferior to all creatures.” – Abba Tithoes

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