When the temptation is intensified (in prayer),

prayer and prostrations, this is most hateful to the enemy, if they do not pay attention to him (Elder Arsenius

Athos).

If we are touched, weep and then exalted, then

this is a visible enemy temptation, and if we are touched and recognize our weakness and powerlessness without God, then such tenderness is pleasing to God (Elder Arsenius

Athos).

If you get tired of the fears of demons, then you will already be

Do not worry. The body needs rest and

refreshment... Against Insurance The Best Prayer:

Glory, O Lord, to Thy honorable cross.

Praise should be considered a demonic temptation, and hearing

create an inner prayer.

It is one thing not to grieve and not to be angry at dishonors, reproaches, and temptations, and another thing is to endure

Thanksgiving.

Benefit comes to those who endure temptations without murmuring, but with thanksgiving and courage.

Thank God for everything! This word inflicts a mortal wound on the devil and in every misfortune (and temptation) provides the speaker with a powerful means of

encouragement and consolation. Never stop

pronounce it and teach others to do the same (St.

John Chrysostom).

As the king's armor-bearer always stands before the king

in readiness, so the soul must always be ready

to resist (the temptation) of the demon of fornication (the Monk Abba Pimen).

Beware of temptations.

Кто без нужды осмеливается на Божию помощь или

молит Бога и желает, чтобы в руках его были чудеса

и силы, тот искушается в уме своем ругателем демоном... Без нужды же искушать Бога опасно.

Промысл никогда не попускает, чтобы живущие в

искушениях впадали в руки демонские, особенно, если они лобзают (вероятно, мысленно) ноги у братии, прикрывают и утаивают их вины, как свои собственные (преподобный Исаак Сирин).