“We are philosophers – not in words – but in deeds. We do not speak great things; we live them.” – Cyprian

Hermas:

“‘I heard, sir, that some teachers maintain that there is no other repentance than that which takes place when we descended into the water and received remission of our former sins.’ He said to me, ‘That was sound doctrine which you heard; for that is really the case.  For he who has received remission of his sins should not sin any more, but should live in purity. . . . And therefore I say to you, that if anyone is tempted by the devil, and he sins after that great and holy calling in which the Lord has called His people to everlasting life, he has opportunity to repent but once.  But if he should sin frequently after this, and then repent, to such a man his repentance will be of no avail.”

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