Flesh and Spirit

A collection of certain moral teachings from the Holy Scriptures and its interpreter, St. John Chrysostom, the great teacher of the universe, with an application of reasoning composed for spiritual benefit. “Show me your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet and your image is beautiful” (Song 2:14). “The lawbreakers have told me their reasonings, but this is not your law, O Lord” (Ps. 119:85) *. “Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory” (Ps. 113:9). 1. In this book, firstly, the Holy Scripture is offered, then the teaching of St. John Chrysostom. Finally, attached is a discussion for the common people. 2. Reasoning is not provided under every article because similar material is available under other articles, and therefore the reader is referred to reasoning on other topics. 3. Vices that are vile for everyone are not discussed here, such as murder, robbery, robbery, violence, adultery, fornication and others like them, because everyone recognizes them as great vices; but only some vices are considered that people, especially of the present century, either do not recognize as small or almost at all as vices, but which, no less than those listed above, hinder salvation, and are also responsible for other serious troubles, such as: malice, envy, covetousness, love of money, slander, as can be seen below. 4. It is stated here what is the Christian duty, general and mutual, which requires from us faith, hope and love; the fruits of love are also relied upon, that is: mercy, reconciliation with one’s neighbor, forgiveness of one’s sins, contempt for the world, patience, etc. 5. In some places only the essence of the teachings of St. is depicted. Chrysostom, and not the exact words of the holy teacher, are relied upon. 6. The reasoning is simple and brief: simple - for better understanding by the common people; briefly so that the reader does not get bored reading it more often. 7. If anyone finds something rude in any reasoning, I gladly declare to him that benefit is sought here, and not pleasure; salvation, not man-pleasing. 8. If someone with an enlightened mind finds something worthy of correction beyond expectation, then I ask you to attribute this error to my feeble-mindedness, and not to my will. Save yourself in Christ, dear brother. The psalms are translated by P. Yungerov. You might be interested in: