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St. John Climacus on Spiritual Warfare - Orthodox (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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"Temptation tests but also purifies—it is part of the spiritual ladder. God allows temptation measured to our strength, always with escape. Through nepsis (watchfulness) and the Jesus Prayer, we find the door out. The faithful God provides; we must be vigilant to see." — St. John Climacus. Orthodox: watchful escape.

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1 Corinthians 10:13

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