37 Quotes by John of Kronstadt

Wherefore is this? Because our common enemy, the Devil, endeavours with all his might to oppose the intentions of the God-man, Christ. He endeavours to do everything in opposition to what Christ did and does.

The Saviour and the Comforter, two Persons of the Godhead: the One ever saves from sins, and the Other comforts him who is saved. Their very names are taken from their deeds, and are always actually justified. He comforts! The Holy Spirit comforts the believing soul, as a mother comforts her child.

Likewise every true thought contains in itself a proof of its truth. This proof is its vivifying effect upon the heart;.

What is a pure heart? It is meek, humble, guileless, simple, trusting, true, unsuspicious, gentle, good, not covetous, not envious, not adulterous. My soul! remember thy heavenly dignity and do not be disturbed by corruptible, worthless things. Honour also in other people their heavenly dignity, and do not dare offend or hate them for any perishable cause; love with all thy might that which is spiritual and heavenly, and despise that which is material, earthly.

The heart is the eye of the human being. The purer it is, the quicker, farther, and clearer it can see.

Every lying thought bears in itself a proof of its falsehood. This proof is its deadly effect upon the heart;.

The Lord is the accomplishment of everything good that I think, feel and do.

For you cannot conquer evil with evil, just as you cannot put out fire by fire, but only by water.

O, how easy it would appear to be to live in simplicity and love, and yet how difficult it is for our corrupt hearts to live in love!