“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care …
“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” Luke 6:36 . “Before mercy, the doors of the heavens are open in a great guarantee. As a queen she goes in, and none of the guards dare ask her who she is, but everyone welcomes her at once. Likewise is the state of mercy. …
“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 . “So what room is there for anxiety and worry? Who in the midst of life’s troubles is sad and trembling – except for him who is without hope and faith? To fear …
“So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:33 . “Beloved Ones, contemplate on the power of repentance, and what it did. It transformed an infidel slave who was a murderer, adulterer and robber into a great Father, teacher, comforter, and priest who wrote rules for …
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 . “Be careful to belong to the chosen few; and do not be cold by following the negligent behaviour of others. Live like those few ones so you become equipped to enjoying God.” St John Cassian …
