“A monk who truly sets out to serve God, according to Wisdom, must prepare his soul against temptation lest he might at any time become separated from God or be overwhelmed by what happens to him. He must also believe that nothing happens without the providence of God. And since, in the providence of God, everything th…”
Dorotheos of Gaza, 6th c. — SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTIONS 13:138
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1My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.
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— Sirach 2:1 —
2Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble.
3Cleave unto him, and depart not away, that thou mayest be increased at thy last end.