SO GOOD QUOTES

“How do we know if thoughts come to us
from God, or from the devil? What should
we do if thoughts of our failings and sins
are presented to us? The Fathers give a
simple rule: if the thought of a past failing
discourages us to the point of depression,
draining all our energy and zeal, tempting
us to quit every struggle for virtue, or to
remain complacent, it is from the devil. If,
however, the sorrow such a thought brings
gives us a desire to change, energy to
repent, fast, pray, forgive, etc., it is from
God. St Paul himself talks about these two
sorrows: one which is worldly, and brings
death; one which is godly, and brings zeal
and energy to change (2 Cor 7:10).”

— Hieromonk Calinic (Berger)