God requires not the doing of the commandments for their own sake, but the correction of the soul, for whose sake He… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
If, at the time when the mind is praying it is distracted by any extraneous thought or worry about anything, then this… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Someone who bears a grudge while he prays is like a person who sows in the sea and expects to reap a… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The Lord bears all the weaknesses of men, but He does not bear a man who is always murmuring, and does not… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
As a handful of sand thrown into the ocean, so are the sins of all flesh as compared with the mind of… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Whoever prematurely begins a work that is above his strength receives nothing, but only brings harm upon himself. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The Commandments of God are higher than all the treasures of the earth. Whoever has acquired them has received God within himself. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
When you want to make a beginning of a good deed, first prepare for temptations, which will come to you, and don't… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your light grows dark and you seek help and do… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Just as a strongly flowing fountain is not blocked up by a handful of earth, so the compassion of the Creator is… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
If you are truly merciful, then when what is yours is unjustly taken, don't be sad inside, and do not tell of… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The soul that loves God has its rest in God and in God alone. In all the paths that men walk in… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
If a man does not argue with the thoughts that the enemy secretly sows in us, but by prayer to God uproots… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Let them push you, but do not push; Let them crucify you, but do not crucify. Let them insult, but do not… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
It is impossible to draw near to God without sorrows, without which human righteousness cannot remain unchanged... If you desire virtue, than… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
There is no man who will not be grieved at the time of his chastisement; and there is not man who will… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Let there always be a preponderance of mercy with you, even though you don't feel such mercy in yourself, as God has… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
No one can sense his own weakness is at least a small temptation is not allowed to afflict either his body or… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
In all things that you find in the Holy Scriptures, seek out the purpose of the words, that you may enter into… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Without temptations, it is not possible to learn the wisdom of the Spirit. It is not possible that Divine love be strengthened… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Whoever hates his sins will stop sinning; and whoever confesses them will receive remission. A man can not abandon the habit of… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Draw nigh to the righteous, and through them you will draw nigh to God. Communicate with those who possess humility, and you… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Love sinners, but hate their deeds, and do not disdain sinners for their failings, so that you yourself do not fall into… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
If you cannot close the mouth of one who reviles his brother, at least avoid conversation with him. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Afflictions for God's sake are dearer to Him than any prayer or sacrifice. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The prayer of one who does not consider himself a sinner is not accepted by the Lord. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Love is the fruit of prayer ... Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man's renunciation of himself. Therefore the self-denial of the… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
When you want to direct someone toward the good, first put him at peace bodily and honor him with words of love.… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Whoever can weep over himself for one hour is greater than the one who is able to teach the whole world; whoever recognizes the… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
No one can sense his own weakness is at least a small temptation is not allowed to afflict either his body or his soul.… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The beginning of divine wisdom is clemency and gentleness, which arise from greatness of soul and the bearing of infirmities. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The Lord bears all the weaknesses of men, but He does not bear a man who is always murmuring, and does not leave Him… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
The man with a heart cannot think about or see creatures without his eyes filling up with tears because of the immense compassion which… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
May your divinity, Lord, take pleasure in me and lead me above the world to be with you. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Be dead in life, and you will not live in death. Let your soul die strenuously, and not live in weakness. Not only those… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
There is love like a small lamp, which goes out when the oil is consumed; or like a stream which dries up when it… — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
Whoever prematurely begins a work that is above his strength receives nothing, but only brings harm upon himself. — Isaac of Nineveh Copy Share Image
