“The waters have risen and severe storms are upon us, but we do not fear drowning, for we stand firmly upon a rock. Let the sea rage, it cannot break the rock. Let the waves rise, they cannot sink the boat of Jesus. What are we to fear? Death? Life to me means Christ, and death is gain. [Phil 1:21] Exile? ‘The earth and its fullness belong to the Lord. [Ps 23:1] The confiscation of goods? We brought nothing into this world, and we shall surely take nothing from it. [1 Tim 6:9].I have only contempt for the world’s threats, I find its blessings laughable. I have no fear of poverty, no desire for wealth. I am not afraid of death nor do I long to live..... I concentrate therefore on the present situation, and I urge you, my friends, to have confidence.” - St John Chrysostom, in BEFORE THE EXILE, nn. 1-3
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:11:40 +0000
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