God requires not the doing of the commandments for their own sake, but the correction of the soul, for whose sake He established the commandments. (Isaac the Syrian)

God requires not the doing of the commandments for their own sake, but the correction of the soul, for whose sake He established the commandments.

Isaac the Syrian

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Love sinners, but hate their deeds, and do not disdain sinners for their failings, so that you yourself do not fall into the temptation in which they abide... Do not be angry at anyone and do not hate anyone, neither for their faith, nor for their shameful deeds... Do not foster hatred for the sinner, for we are all guilty... Hate his sins, and pray for him, so that you may be made like unto Christ, who had no dislike for sinners, but prayed for them. View quote
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Conquer evil people by gentle kindness, and make zealous people wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. View quote
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Satan's whole concern is to convince man that God does not care about him. View quote
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The soul that loves God has its rest in God and in God alone. In all the paths that men walk in in the world, they do not attain peace until they draw nigh to hope in God. View quote
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Let them push you, but do not push; Let them crucify you, but do not crucify. Let them insult, but do not insult. Let them slander, but do not slander. Be meek, and do not be zealous in evil. View quote
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