Valerian of Cimiez
5th century · AD 460 · Western · 19 passages
Background on Valerian of Cimiez
In his own words on James
- James 2:16
Who does not hate this kind of [merely verbal] "mercy"? In it an idle piety flatters the sick with elegant language. Fruitless tears are offered to heaven. What does it profit to bewail another man's shipwreck if you take no care of his body, which is suffering from exposure? What good does it do to torture your soul with grief over another's wound if you refuse him a health-giving cup?
SERMONS 7.5
- James 4:6
One man is invited to grace in proportion to his love of humility. Another is consigned to punishment in proportion to his sin of pride. So if the swelling of pride is taking place in anyone, let him combat it, lest he draw the arms of heavenly justice against himself.
SERMONS 14.2
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