Do not try to decide a difficult matter by means of disputing, but that which is enjoined by the spiritual law, namely… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
Conquer temptations by the patience and prayer. If you oppose them without these, you will fall all the more severely. — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
Whatever we do or say without prayer always ends up either sinful or harmful and convicts us through the deeds in some mysterious way. — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
One who has sinned cannot escape retribution in any other way than by repentance corresponding to his sin. — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
A man who is enticed by sinful thoughts is blinded by them, and he sees the action of sin in himself, but he can… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
God values deeds according to their intentions. For it is said, "The Lord grant unto you according to your heart" (Ps. 19:5) ... Therefore,… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
We cannot with all our heart forgive someone who does us wrong unless we possess real knowledge. For this knowledge shows us that we… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
He who seeks forgiveness of his sins loves humility, but if he condemns another he seals his own wickedness. — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
If someone puts his trust in God in a matter, let him not argue with his brother about it. — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
A man who hates the passion cuts off their causes. But a man who remains among their causes experiences even against his will the… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
The sign of sincere love is to forgive wrongs done to us. It was with such love that the Lord loved the world. — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
Every sin that is left without repentance is a sin unto death, for which if even a saint shall pray, he shall not be… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
Do not desire to hear about the misfortunes of those who oppose you. For those who listen to such speech later reap the fruits… — Marcus Eremita Copy Share Image
