“Grieve only if you have committed a sin, but even in this case do not grieve too much, otherwise you may become desperate.” IfsMaySoulSinCasesToo MuchCommittedGrievingDesperate Author:Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov
“If you want to conquer lust for wealth, love selflessness and sparing way of life. If you want to conquer anger, develop meekness and generosity. Grieve only if you have committed a sin, but even in this case do not grieve too much, otherwise you may become desperate. If you want to conquer conceit, do not desire praise, laurels, nice garments, respect, favor, but like to be blamed and slandered by people... If you want to conquer pride, do not say that your deed was done by your hands and might; say that with God's help and guidance it was done, not by my power and efforts.” PeopleIfsWayWantLifeMayDoneHelpingHandsMightDesireWealthSinEffortCasesToo MuchNicePrideSelf LovePraiseCommittedDeedsFavorsLustConquerGenerosityGuidanceGrievingDesperateSelflessnessGarmentsConceitMeeknessLaurels Author:Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov
“A pearl, even if it is cast down into the mud, is not despised. And if one covers it with balsam, it does not become more valuable. But it is always valuable to its owner. It is the same with the Sons of God: wherever They may be, They are still of value to Their Father.” IfsLoveMayDoeStillsValuesFatherSonCastsValuableOwnersPearlsMudDespised Author:Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov
