Do not let your “eye” be drawn by the false “beacon lamps” -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.
JOHN OF THE CROSS
God desires the smallest degree of purity of conscience in you more than all the works you can perform.
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Do not let your “eye” be drawn by the false “beacon lamps” -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.
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He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it.
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The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.
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The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.
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Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.
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A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.
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In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
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If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.
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If it were given to a man to see virtue’s reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.
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God is a dark night to man in this life.
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Not to follow the advice of our confessor is pride and a want of faith.
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There is nothing better or more necessary than love.
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God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty.
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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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It is great wisdom to know how to be silent and to look at neither the remarks, nor the deeds, nor the lives of others.
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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
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