“Trials are sent to some so as to take away past sins, to others so as to eradicate sins now being committed, and to yet others so as to forestall sins which may be committed in the future. These are distinct from the trials that arise in order to test men in the way that Job was tested.”
Quote by Maximus the Confessor
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Maximus the Confessor
Maximus the Confessor, who lived from 580 to August 13, 662, was a mysterious religious philosopher and theologian. His life and achievements are not well-documented in historical records, but his thoughts have had a profound impact on Christian philosophy. more
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