not as the world gives

It is necessary to undergo many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.  (Acts 14:22)

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  Not as the world gives do I give it to you.  Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.  (John 14:27)

remain in me

Remain in me, as I remain in you...  John 15:4

to know God...

The doctrine is not of compulsion; the word of life is of free will.... If you wish to heed the word of life, cut yourself off from evil things; the hearing of the word does no good to someone busy with sins....

First of all, trust in God, and then listen to his law.

You cannot hear his words while you do not know yourself....

....Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, these three will be a wall to you against divisions and quarrels.... See that you do not become another's for you have no other Lord....

You yourself are a chld of God who is high over all...


~St Ephrem the Syrian
Homily on Admonition and Repentance 1-2

read it again

Read scripture twice - once for the head; once for the heart.

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