Neither asceticism, nor vigils nor any kind of suffering are able to save, only true humility can do that.<\/p>\n
There was an anchorite (hermit) who was able to banish demons; and he asked them:<\/p>\n
Hermit: What makes you go away? Is it fasting?<\/p>\n
The demons: We do not eat or drink.<\/p>\n
Hermit: Is it vigils?<\/p>\n
The demons: We do not sleep.<\/p>\n
Hermit: Is it separation from the world?<\/p>\n
The demons: We live in the deserts.<\/p>\n
Hermit: What power sends you away then?<\/p>\n
The demons: Nothing can overcome us, but only humility.<\/p>\n
Amma Theodora<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Neither asceticism, nor vigils nor any kind of suffering are able to save, only true humility can do that. There was an anchorite (hermit) who was able to banish demons; and he asked them: Hermit: What makes you go away? Is it fasting? The demons: We do not eat or drink. Hermit: Is it vigils? … Continue reading “HUMILITY
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