“Provide yourself with such work for your hands as can be done, if possible, both during the day and at night, so that you are not a burden to anyone, and indeed can give to others, as St. Paul the Apostle advises (cf. I Thess. 2:9; Eph. 4:28). In this manner you will overcome the demon of listlessness and drive away all the desires suggested by the enemy; for the demon of listlessness takes advantage of idleness. 'Every idle man is full of desires' (Prov. 13:4 LXX).” IfsMenGivingDoneHandsChristianDesireNightEnemyAdvantageOvercomingBurdenDemonOrthodoxIdleIdlenessAdviseApostlesOrthodox ChristianCfsApostle Paul Author:Evagrius Ponticus
“Do not be troubled if you do not immediately receive from God what you ask Him; for He desires to do something even greater for you, while you cling to Him in prayer.” IfsInspirationDesireFaithAsksPrayerGreaterCatholicChristian Inspirational Author:Evagrius Ponticus
