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Tag: Symeon

Adam’s Sin

But Adam did not wish to say, “I sinned,” but said rather the contrary of this and placed the blame for the transgression upon God Who created everything “very good,” saying to Him, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree and I ate.” And after him she also placed the blame… Read More ›

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We carry the Kingdom within

For those who believe in Him, Christ will become all this and even more, beyond enumeration, not only in the age to come but first in this life, and then in the world to come. Thou in an obscure way here below and in a perfect manner in the Kingdom, those who believe see clearly… Read More ›

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We are dependent on the grace of God

The roof of any house stands upon the foundations and the rest of  the structure. The foundations themselves are laid in order to  carry the roof. This is both useful and necessary, for the roof  cannot stand without the foundations and the foundations are  absolutely useless without the roof – no help to any living… Read More ›

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The Invincible Armor of Faith

When a man walks in the fear of God he knows no fear, even if he were to be surrounded by wicked men. He has the fear of God within him and wears the invincible armor of faith. This makes him strong and able to take on anything, even things which seem difficult or impossible… Read More ›

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