Monday, September 22, 2008

Saying of the Day

One of the Fathers asked Abba Sisoes, "If I am sitting in the desert and a barbarian comes to kill me and if I am stronger than he, shall I kill?"

The old man said to him, "No, leave him to God. In fact, whatever the trial is which comes to a man, let him say, 'This has happened to me because of my sins,' and if something good comes, say, 'It is through the providence of God.'"

Sayings. Sisoes. 34

1 comments :

  1. Rev. Eric J Brown said...

    You should culturally update these - like, "If I am driving through Lahoma a cop tried to pull me over, if my car is faster should I just out run him."

    Remember, be culturally relevant!