Obedience is life, disobedience is death

Obedience is life, disobedience is death

Listen, mental hospitals would be empty if Christians confessed in an Orthodox, pure, and sincere manner, humbly and with obedience, to a spiritual father who possesses discernment, even if he is a bit strict. Then, after that, they should partake worthily in the Eucharist. Then, no one would suffer from anxiety or problems with great temptations. You should know that everything stems from egoism, disobedience, and evil thoughts. Obedience is life, disobedience is death.

+ St. Paisios of Mount Athos

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