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"By abstaining from evil (cf. Job 2:3) and by the practice of good deeds (cf.Ps. 34:15) a person becomes holy. It is not as though he were sanctified simply by works, for no soul will be justified by works of the law (Rom. 3:20; Gal. 2:16), but rather that by practicing such actions he is brought into fellowship with the Holy God."

St. Symeon the New Theologian - "The Discourses"

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How many Christians there are who say, "I believe in God," without in reality believing!
How many mouths are dumb when in the company of men it is necessary to defend the glory of God and of His saints, which is blasphemed by the children of this world!
Some remain silent when it is necessary to support the conversation concerning God, or to put a stop to any disrespect or insolence.
Many say, "I believe in God"; but should any misfortune or temptation arise, they grow fainthearted and despondent. Sometimes they begin to murmur. And what becomes of all their faith?
This should be the very time to show submission to the will of God, and to say,
"Let it be as the Lord wills."
"Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Otherwise it is evident that they only believe in God in the time of happiness, and renounce Him in the time of misfortune.

St John of Kronstadt - My Life in Christ

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Thursday of the 27th Week after Pentecost

Luke 21.28-33

Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees; as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

1 Timothy 6.17-21

As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous, thus laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life which is life indeed. O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the godless chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge, for by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you.