Idoloclast Idol-Smasher Orthodox Christian Zip Hoodie / Hooded SweatshirtAvoid making idols either of things or of practices. + St. Macarius of Optina Asceticism is what keeps the "blameless passions" (hunger, the need for sleep, the desire for communion with people, etc.) from becoming blameworthy (gluttony, sloth, lust, etc.). Fr. Stephen De Young, Lord of Spirits: "Samsonite" These eight passions should be destroyed as follows: gluttony by self control unchastity [lust] by desire for God and longing for the blessings

but by time

+ St John Climacus

- Revelation 12:1

"Your womb has become a Holy Table

thou didst cry aloud

“All these things I have kept from my youth

nor crying

a basic prerequisite for genuine growth in the spiritual life involves a constant attitude of nepsis or watchfulness

Paul once again stirs the Christians to action: "Do not imagine that the demons wage war against us

By order of the emperor they brought the Great Martyr Panteleimon to the circus to be devoured by wild beasts

and by its power we drive away from our hearts evil passions

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