Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
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 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.
–Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Struggle (with Sin)
There is no man who will not be grieved at the time of his chastisement; and there is not man who will not endure a bitter time, when he must drink the poison of temptations. Without them, it is not possible to obtain a strong will. When he has often experienced the help of God in temptations, a man also obtains strong faith.
–Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Augustine (354-430), Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Mary is more blessed because she embraces faith in Christ than because she conceives the flesh of Christ.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
To forgive someone who is looking for forgiveness is the same thing as giving alms. It is an act of mercy.
–Saint Augustine (354-439)
Augustine (354-430), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
Idolatry is worshipping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that is meant to be worshipped.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
When God is our strength, it is strength indeed; when our strength is our own, it is only weakness.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
