“In all things that you find in the Holy Scriptures, seek out the purpose of the words, that you may enter into the depth of the thoughts of the saints and understand them with greater exactness. Do not approach the reading of the Divine Scriptures without prayer and asking the help of God. Consider prayer to be the key to the true understanding of that which is said in the Holy Scriptures.” InspirationalMaySaidHelpingChristianPurposeReadingUnderstandingReligiousPrayerGreaterDivineKeysHolyApproachAll ThingsAskingDepthSaintScriptureOrthodoxHoly ScripturesExactnessTrue Understanding Author:Isaac of Nineveh
“Whoever can weep over himself for one hour is greater than the one who is able to teach the whole world; whoever recognizes the depth of his own frailty is greater than the one who sees visions of angels.” WorldWholeAbleHoursVisionTeachGreaterAngelDepthWhole WorldFrailtyOne Hour Author:Isaac of Nineveh
“The wisdom of the Holy Spirit is much greater than the wisdom of the entire world. Within the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, silence prevails; the wisdom of the world, however, goes astray into idle talk.” WorldSpiritSilenceGreaterHolyHoly SpiritIdle Author:Isaac of Nineveh
“The man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men.” MenChristianChristGreaterHe ManPraiseMourningOrthodoxSolitaryOrthodox ChristianCongregation Author:Isaac of Nineveh