SO GOOD QUOTES

Galatians 6:4

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Let go of comparison. Spiritual comparison is the enemy of joy and fruitfulness. We look at other spiritual lives and feel I’m less or I’m better. St John Climacus says this: “Do not compare yourself with the strong lest you become discouraged, nor with the weak lest you become proud.”

What’s the worst word that we say as Egyptians comparison? Ishmahna.

I don’t know how many times you would say ishmahna, like, how come this person gets to do this? And I’m comparing. Because God wants them to do this and God wants you to do another thing.

You feel that you’re being measured and that’s why ishmahna this person gets this. Be careful of this. Your value is not based on what you’ve been chosen to do. Everybody has their calling.

—Fr. Paul Girguis