Gleanings from Orthodox Christian Authors and the Holy Fathers

evil_thoughts

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A PRAYER AGAINST EVIL THOUGHTS

"O Master, Lord my God, in Whose hands are my lots, help me according to Thy mercy and do not allow me to be destroyed with mine iniquities, nor permit me by my will to follow the desires of my flesh against my spirit. I was fashioned by Thee; do not forsake the works of Thy hands.

Turn not Thy face, have pity, do not despise me, neither forsake me, O Lord, for I am weak; and it is to Thee, my protecting God, that I have come for refuge. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. Save me for the sake of Thy mercy, for upon Thee have I cast myself from my very youth.

May those who war against me be put to shame, and may those who seek to separate me from Thee through immodest acts, unseemly thoughts, and unprofitable reflections be turned back.

Chase far from me every filthiness which is superabundance of evil.

For Thou alone art holy; Thou alone art mighty; Thou alone art immortal, having unfathomable power against all things; and it is through Thee that every power is given against the Devil and his forces.

Unto Thee is due all glory, honor and worship, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen." the Trebnic

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120. When evil thoughts become active within us, we should blame ourselves and not ancestral sin. REF:Saint Kosmas Aitolos +1779

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121. The roots of evil thoughts are the obvious vices, which we keep trying to justify in our words and actions. REF:Saint Kosmas Aitolos +1779

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207. If you do not want evil thoughts to be active within you, accept humiliation of soul and affliction of the flesh; and this not just on particular occasions, but always, everywhere and in all things. REF:Saint Kosmas Aitolos +1779

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