"Passions which are produced from the love of money become invincible
when one loses faith in the providence of God. For the one who does not
believe, trusts in money. And such a person who hears the saying of the
Lord, 'that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle
than for a rich person to enter the kingdom,' considers the kingdom as
nothing - even the heavenly and everlasting kingdom! - and still yearns
for wealth, which is both earthly and transient. Those who crave such
riches do not obtain them, and they are injured enormously by the desire
itself. For, according to what Paul says, 'they who yearn to be rich
fall into temptations and the snares of the devil."
St. Gregory Palamas.
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans
15:13
Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.
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