SO GOOD QUOTES

Undoubtedly, the humble person who reproaches himself feels compassion for others. He knows too well the weakness of the human soul before Satan’s attacks and wiles, cunningness and enticements. Thence he gives excuses to whoever falls, and is never cruel in his judgement whatsoever, remembering the words of Saint Paul the Apostle, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them… since you yourselves are in the body also” (Heb. 13:3). One of the lovely matters in the spiritual life is that you become severe with yourself, reproaching yourself for every fault, but in contrast increase in compassion for sinners, trying to give them excuses as much as you are able.

—H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Before the Just Judge