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Quote by Patriarch Philaret of Moscow

“Lust is as it were desire and desire, will which extends beyond the natural will, passionate, not governed by the law and moderation. There are thus many forms of lust, like the many forms of sin ... Lust does not approach the soul in the form of a warlike enemy, but in the form of a friend or a pleasant servant. It suggests some sort of pleasure or illusory good. But this is only a trick by which the malicious angler strives to lead astray and catch the poor soul. Remember this when you are tempted by lust.”

Quote by Patriarch Philaret of Moscow

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Patriarch Philaret of Moscow

Patriarch Philaret of Moscow was an important figure in the Russian Orthodox Church, born in 1553 and died on October 1, 1633. He played a key role in the religious and political life of Russia, serving as one of the leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church. more

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