
THE JESUS PRAYER: FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE WORLD - By: Protopresbyter Fr. Stephanos Anagnostopoulos
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The Perils of Pride in Spirituality
This chapter narrates the story of a monk whose excessive fasting leads to self-righteous pride and spiritual downfall after neglecting a fellow monk in need. It serves as a warning about egotism in spiritual practices, stressing the importance of genuine repentance, compassion, and humility to avoid deception on the spiritual journey.
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