Contemplations – Page 82 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

The Lord is not then content with an inward faith, but requires an outward confession, urging us to confidence and greater love. And since this is useful for all, He speaks generally, saying, Whosoever shall confess me both in condemnation a greater punishment is announced, and in blessing a greater reward; as if He said, Now you confess and deny, but I then, for a far greater recompense of good and evil awaits them in the world to come. There are other modes also of denying which St. Paul describes, saying, They profess that they know God, but in works…

The Lord is not then content with an inward faith, but requires an outward confession, urging us to confidence and greater love. And since this is useful for all, He speaks generally, saying, Whosoever shall confess me both in condemnation a greater punishment is announced, and in blessing a greater reward; as if He said, Now you confess and deny, but I then, for a far greater recompense of good and evil awaits them in the world to come. There are other modes also of denying which St. Paul describes, saying, They profess that they know God, but in works…

Feb 6, 2022

“Believe me when I say, I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy, I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #suffering #mercy #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Believe me when I say, I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy, I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #suffering #mercy #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Feb 5, 2022

“Do not concentrate on sorrowful matters; by faith forget them, by prayer forget them, by remembering God’s promises and benefits, you forget them.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #sorrow #rejoice

“Do not concentrate on sorrowful matters; by faith forget them, by prayer forget them, by remembering God’s promises and benefits, you forget them.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #sorrow #rejoice

Jan 26, 2022

“Inasmuch as you tire here, will you find rest in eternity; inasmuch as you endure here, will you delight there.” – The Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III

“Inasmuch as you tire here, will you find rest in eternity; inasmuch as you endure here, will you delight there.” – The Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III

Jan 26, 2022

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – St. Augustine. #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – St. Augustine. #copticorthodox #church #jesus #copticchurch #christian #orientalorthodoxy orientalorthodoxy #ethiopianorthodox #prayer #faith #jesus #love #pray #god #bible #christian #church #hope #jesuschrist #believe #peace #worship #blessed #godisgood #holyspirit #gospel #spirituality #bibleverse #grace #truth #life #biblestudy

Jan 21, 2022

“The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #sacrifice

“The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.” – St. Augustine #coptic #orthodox #sacrifice

Jan 19, 2022