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“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” – 2 Timothy 3:16 . “Knowing the Holy Scriptures strengthens the spirit, cleans the conscience, uproots obsessive lusts, deepens virtue, uplifts the mind, enables confrontation of unexpected surprises, protects against the strikes of Satan, transports us to heaven itself, liberates man from the flesh, and grants him wings for flight” – St. John Chrysostom #scriptures #theWordofGod #profitablefordoctrine #reproof #correction #instructionintighteousness #transportsustoheaven #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in …

For She Loved Much

Beloved, read and find comfort in God’s mercy. He forgave the offences of the sinful woman. He upheld her when …

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” – 2 Corinthians 4:17 . “I implore you, O beloved brethren, to meditate in the troubles of this life; which even though cruel, yet they are of short duration; whereas the good things that are to dwell upon us in the life to come, are eternal and everlasting. Therefore, I wish we endure what we confront without complaining, and not cease to strive in virtue, to enjoy the eternal and everlasting goodness.” – St. John Chrysostom #outlightafflictionisworkingforus #meditateinthetroubles #confrontwithoutcomplaint #striveinvirtue #enduretotheend #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal …

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” – Ephesians 5:8 . ”Whoever lives in the darkness, he himself becomes darkness, and whoever dwells in the light, he himself becomes light and blessing, as the Lord said, “You are the light of the world.” (Matt. 5:14 & Lk. 11:33-36 & Jn. 5:35)” – Fr. Tadros Malaty #childrenofthelifght #liveinthelight #becomethelight #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” – Ephesians …

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” – John 10:9 . “The Lord explains that “…the sheep find safety and security. He uses the word ‘pasture’ to indicate his care, His provision of food and His power and authority over them. The sheep remain inside the sheepfold and no one can cast them out. This is what happened to the disciples for they entered and went out and became leaders to the whole world. We find that no one could cast them out.” – St. John Chrysostom #HeIsTheWay #Salvation #FindPasture #DailyReadings #Coptic #Orthodox

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and …