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“By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” Hebrews 11:24-26 . “Putting heaven before Moses made his admiration for the Egyptian palace very trivial… He considered the reproach of Christ much better than the easy life, and particularly for this, he deserves a reward… Voluntarily, Moses put himself in many dangerous situations, although he could have lived in his religious life while enjoying all the luxuries… But he considered not being prepared to endure afflictions with his brothers a sin. Therefore, his enduring afflictions and forsaking the royal palace became a good deed, because he saw better things to come, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt, for he looked to the reward.” St John Chrysostom #looktothereward #faith #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to …

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“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 . “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” Saint Augustine #Faith #Annunciation #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 . “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the …

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“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 . “It is appropriate for believers to accept what the Holy Spirit suggests to them, rather than choose for themselves a way of life based on their way of thinking and which they think is beneficial to them. There are many issues which seem to be beneficial in man’s eyes but which cause much harm. For example, a person assumes that a quiet life that holds no dangers or troubles is good for him. That is why the Apostle prayed God three times to lift away his troubles and temptations; and the answer came to him: ‘My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness’, (2 Corinthians 12: 8, 9). In other words, Let us leave all matters in the hands of the Holy Spirit so that they may be transformed for the edification of our souls.” St John Chrysostom #Godspurpose #Allthingsworkforgood #SurrendertoGod #submittoGod #trustGod #faith #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. Acts 20:22-23 . . “Faith is not simply a belief but also a life… faith is not just to be mentally convicted but is an action inside the heart, to lead one through his life.” Pope Shenouda . #coptic #dailyreadings #bible #orthodoxy #faithtolead #faith #whentheroadisblurry #unclear and you don’t know #whatwillhappen

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This is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith 1 John 5:4 . . . “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – St. Augustine #faith #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #believe #holy50

This is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith 1 John 5:4 . . . “Faith is …

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