“If you wish to help someone, give secretly and avoid arrogance.” IfsGivingHelpingWishArrogance Author:Ephrem the Syrian
“If you are an ardent reader, seek not brilliant and erudite texts; otherwise the demon of haughtiness will strike your heart. But like a wise bee that gathers honey from flowers, so also through your reading obtain healing for your soul.” IfsHeartSoulJoyReadingHealingWiseFlowerReaderStrikesBrilliantYour SoulDemonHoneyBeesArdentEruditeHaughtiness Author:Ephrem the Syrian
“It is blasphemy if you pray before God while you are full of anger.” IfsPrayingSaintBlasphemy Author:Ephrem the Syrian
