God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything…

- Marcus Eremita

God values deeds according to their intentions. For it is said, "The Lord grant unto you according to your heart" (Ps. 19:5) ... Therefore, whoever w…

- Marcus Eremita

Whoever with fear of God corrects and directs a sinner gains virtue for himself, that of opposition to sin. But whoever insults a sinner with rancor …

- Marcus Eremita

Conquer temptations by the patience and prayer. If you oppose them without these, you will fall all the more severely.

- Marcus Eremita

If you want the Lord to hide your sins, then don't talk to people about what kind of virtues you have. For as we relate to our virtues, so God relate…

- Marcus Eremita

He who seeks forgiveness of his sins loves humility, but if he condemns another he seals his own wickedness.

- Marcus Eremita

Do not try to decide a difficult matter by means of disputing, but that which is enjoined by the spiritual law, namely patience, prayer, and thoughtf…

- Marcus Eremita

Failure to do the good that is within your power is hard to forgive. But mercy and prayer reclaim the negligent.

- Marcus Eremita

One evil receives strength from another. In the same way, good deeds also sprout one from another, and the one in whom they are found grows larger.

- Marcus Eremita