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Abba Gerontius of Petra said: “Many, tempted by voluptuousness, without copulating physically, commit fornication in thought; while preserving the virginity of the body, they corrupt the virginity of the soul. Beloved! it is necessary to renounce the pleasure of lustful thoughts and dreams, from communication with them and attention to them, according to the instructions of Scripture, which says: “Guard your heart with all care: from these comes life” (Proverbs 4:23) 239.
Keeping the heart from sinful thoughts is the primary reason and essence of salvation.
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