Tag: instructions
St. Basil on Scripture
The best way to discover our duty is to study the divinely inspired Scriptures, for in them we find both instructions about conduct and the lives of blessed men, delivered in writing. They are laid before us like living images of the godly life for the imitation of their good works. When we devote ourselves… Read More ›
Seven Instructions of Abba Moses
Seven instructions which Abba Moses sent to Abba Poeman. He who puts them into practice will escape all punishment and will live in peace, whether he dwells in the desert or in the midst of the brethren. 1. The monk must die to his neighour and never judge him at all, in any way whatever…. Read More ›