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He is faithful and unshaken, whether we say so or not. If then He is not at all injured by our denying Him, it is for nothing else than for our benefit that He desires our confession. For He abides the same, whether we deny Him or not. He cannot deny Himself, that is, His own Being. We may say that He is not; though such is not the fact. It is not in His nature, it is not possible for Him not to be, that is, to go into nonentity. His subsistence always abides, always is. Let us not therefore be so affected, as if we could gratify or could injure Him. But lest any one should think that Timothy needed this advice, he has added, – St John Chrysostom #orthodox #faith #heisfaithful #jesus #godislove

He is faithful and unshaken, whether we say so or not. If then He is not at all injured by …

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“Be a herald of God’s goodness, for God rules over you, unworthy though you are; for although your debt to Him is so great, yet He is not seen exacting payment from you, and from the small works you do, He bestows great rewards upon you.” — St. Isaac the Syrian . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #orthodox #salvation

“Be a herald of God’s goodness, for God rules over you, unworthy though you are; for although your debt to …

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Have you ever known anyone who trusted in God and was let down? Heaven forbid! – H.H Pope Kyrillos Vl . . #trust #faith #goddirects #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

Have you ever known anyone who trusted in God and was let down? Heaven forbid! – H.H Pope Kyrillos Vl …

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“For this reason also Peter, carried back to the memory of his former sins, trembles and is afraid. As an impure man, he does not dare to receive the one who is pure. His fear was praiseworthy, because he had been taught by the law to distinguish between the holy and the profane.” ~ St. Cyril of Alexandria #worshipGodinFearAndTrembling #worshipGodinAweAndReverenve #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For this reason also Peter, carried back to the memory of his former sins, trembles and is afraid. As an …

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“Because rapture in God is insatiable, the extent of one’s savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure by which the hunger for it is increased. Such people have a fervent and unstoppable love for God.” – St Macarius the Great . . “He thirsts for your thirst, and satisfies all who wish in mystery… He offers compassion to everyone who asks for it… He is ready to give in abundance… He rejoices in giving more than those who get.” – St Gregory the Theologian #Love #LoveCovers #DelightInGod #DelightYourselfAlsoInTheLord #Psalm37:4 #Psalm37 #RaptureInGod #Coptic #Orthodox #DailyReadings #ChurchFathers

“Because rapture in God is insatiable, the extent of one’s savoring it and partaking of spiritual blessings is the measure …

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