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Scripture (Sacred). Learning from the words of God is the beginning of the path of life, and what is the benefit of this? (sl. 1, pp. 1–2) – Studying the Divine Scripture removes unclean thoughts (sl. 1, p. 4). – Reading Scripture, even if it is not understood too deeply, is good for the soul (sl. 1, p. 4). – When reading Scripture, look for the purpose of the word (sl. 1, p. 5). – What do people who have received grace feel when reading Scripture (page 1, p. 5). – What happens to someone who reads Holy Scripture without going deeper? (sl. 1, p. 5). – Expressions of Holy Scripture sometimes have an improper meaning (page 4, p. 20). – Teaching in the Divine Scriptures saves you from vain thoughts and annoying passions (f. 21, pp. 99–100). – Continuous study of Scripture is light for the soul, and raises the mind to the wonders of God (fn. 30, p. 133; fn. 56, p. 279). – During times of absent-mindedness, it is useful to read Scripture (page 40, page 167). – Reading Scripture is a source of pure prayer (page 40, page 168). – We should zealously read in the books of teachers about the Providence of God, and what benefit do we get from this? (fn. 56, p. 283). – How to practice reading Scripture? (fn. 56, p. 283). – One must study Scripture with reverence and caution, and not shamelessly touch the secrets of Scripture (f. 56, p. 284). – What is the benefit of reading the Scriptures and the lives of the saints (fn. 56, pp. 285 – 286; fn. 58, p. 314; fn. 66, pp. 345, 346). – In what spiritual state is there no need to read Holy Scripture? (fn. 58, p. 314). – Scriptures that encourage us to repentance should not be turned into a reason for sins (fol. 62, pp. 337 – 338). – Leaving the reading of Holy Scripture, we deviate into passion (fol. 66, p. 345). – During night vigils, what benefit does reading the Scriptures bring? (fn. 70, p. 358). – One should not begin reading Holy Scripture without prayer (fn. 85, p. 408). – Prayer is the key to understanding Holy Scripture (page 85, p. 408). This index is based on the index appended to the works of St. Isaac the Syrian, published by Optina Pustyn in 1854. * “Ascetic words.” Reprint. Sergiev Posad. 1911. M.: “Rule of Faith”, 1998