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Title: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Shin on October 18, 2013, 08:35:52 PM 'Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Whoever has not experienced temptation cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.'
St. Anthony of Egypt What do folks think are the reasons for this quote? Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Poche on October 19, 2013, 02:06:30 AM Because it is true?
Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Shin on October 19, 2013, 02:19:10 AM It is good to hear that said.
But why is temptation necessary.. I wonder what people know.. :D Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: odhiambo on October 19, 2013, 10:35:46 AM The only people the devil does not bother with are those already in his camp.
Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: George on October 19, 2013, 03:10:33 PM I'm thinking God allows his most faithful to be sorely tempted (Jesus, Peter, Job, David, Paul etc.) to show the devil and those that serve him what real love is, and the blessings that flow from sacrificial love.
Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Brigid on October 19, 2013, 03:37:41 PM I'm thinking God allows his most faithful to be sorely tempted (Jesus, Peter, Job, David, Paul etc.) to show the devil and those that serve him what real love is, and the blessings that flow from sacrificial love. And maybe to allow those who are most faithful to see how omnipotent He really is. Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Shin on October 20, 2013, 01:11:24 AM This is all very insightful.. I am glad I asked..
:D Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: odhiambo on October 22, 2013, 05:25:02 AM "Virtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife"
Pope St. Leo the Great Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Shin on October 25, 2013, 06:02:07 AM This last quote makes me think of...
'The glory of one who knows how to suffer is so great that Heaven, angels and men, and even God Himself, gaze on him with joy as a most glorious sight. And if the saints in Heaven desired anything, it would be to return to earth so as to bear some crosses.' St. Louis Marie de Montfort And how the value of our acts depends on their being in Christ.. they must be supernaturally good to be truly valuable.. Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: Therese on April 17, 2014, 10:50:59 AM It is good to hear that said. But why is temptation necessary.. I wonder what people know.. :D Temptation is necessary so we can grow in virtue and strength and prove to God our love for Him. Title: Re: St. Anthony of Egypt: Without temptation, no one can be saved. . . Post by: CyrilSebastian on January 31, 2023, 04:06:28 PM In 251 Anthony was born in Lower Egypt to wealthy landowner parents. Upon his parents' demise, he gave away some of his family's lands to his neighbors. |