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St. John Climacus on Purified Heart - Orthodox (Psalm 51:10)

Source: St. John Climacus48 words

"The clean heart sees God—this is theosis. Through repentance, through the Jesus Prayer, through ascetic struggle, the heart is purified. 'Create' is ongoing: God continually cleanses those who continually repent. The ladder of divine ascent leads to a heart made pure." — St. John Climacus. Orthodox: theotic purification.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Psalm 51:10Matthew 5:8

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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