Venerable Isaac the Syrian of Nineveh. "Spiritual Alphabet".
Distrust. In yourself during peace of mind.
If before entering the city of humility you notice in yourself that you have calmed down from the rebellion of passions, then do not trust yourself: for the enemy is preparing some kind of net for you; on the contrary, after peace, expect great anxiety and great rebellion. If you do not pass through all the abodes of virtues, then you will not find peace from your labor and will not have rest from the enemy's wiles until you reach the abode of holy humility.
(Word 73, p. 370).
In temptations, do not trust yourself.
Do not trust yourself that you are strong until you are tempted and find yourself unchanged. So test yourself in everything.
(Word 57, p. 294).
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