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Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica

Book by Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica · 3 quotes · Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy, Spirituality

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“One should preach not from one's rational mind but rather from the heart. Only that which is from the heart can touch another heart. One must never attack or oppose anyone. If he who preaches must tell people to keep away from a certain kind of evil, he must do so meekly and humbly, with fear of God.”

“Humility is a Divine property and the perfection of the Christian life. It is attained through obedience. He who is not obedient cannot gain humility. There are very few in the world today who have obedience. Our humility is in proportion to our obedience.”