Wait in hope…

Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)

It is not enough for us, then, to be content with his first coming; we must wait in hope of his second coming… He first came in the order of divine providence to teach men by gentle persuasion, but when he comes again they will, whether they wish it or not, be subjected to his kingship.
–Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313-386)

Educate our children…

Church, John Chrysostom (347-407), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic

We are so concerned with our children’s schooling and worldly success, if only we were equally zealous in bringing them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. This then, is our task: to educate both ourselves and our children in godliness, otherwise what answer will we have before Christ’s judgement seat?
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)

Ignorance of scripture…

Augustine (354-430), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)

For from ignorance of the Scriptures have the countless evils of our time arisen; from this ignorance the plague of heresies has broken out among us so violently; from this ignorance so many live negligent lives. Just as men deprived of daylight would not walk straight, so those who do not look to the shining of the Holy Scriptures must needs be frequently sinning as they are walking in the worst of darkness.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)

Time for repentance…

John Chrysostom (347-407), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Repentance

Since we know these things and are well aware of that terrible day and of that fire, and have in mind those terrible torments, let us turn aside at last from the path on which we have strayed. For the hour will come when the theater of this world will be dissolved, after which there will be no more contending for the prize, no more exertions to be made after the end of this life, no more crowns to be merited after the collapse of this theater. This is the time for repentance, that the time of judgment.
–Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)