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Proverbs Spiritual Disciplines

17 illustrations — Practices for spiritual growth tied to scripture

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Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: John Climacus on Confession and Humility

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Climacus: John Climacus on Confession and Humility

James 5:16Universalspecific confessionhumility

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Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Ambrose on Christian Friendship

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on Christian Friendship

Proverbs 27:6Universalfriendshiphonesty

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Augustine on Friendship in Christ

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Friendship in Christ

Proverbs 27:17Universalfriendshipcommunity

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Climacus: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Proverbs 10:19Universalladderspiritual progress

Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: Bernard of Clairvaux on Self-Knowledge

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Bernard of Clairvaux: Bernard of Clairvaux on Self-Knowledge

Proverbs 9:10Universalself-knowledgehumility

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Ambrose of Milan: Duties of the Clergy to Serve

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Duties of the Clergy to Serve

Micah 6:8Universaljusticemercy

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Clement of Alexandria on Fasting and Knowledge

Teaching on Fasting from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on Fasting and Knowledge

Daniel 9:3Universalfastingknowledge

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Lactantius on Justice and Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Lactantius: Lactantius on Justice and Service

Micah 6:8Universaljusticesmall acts

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food

Teaching on Fasting from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food

Proverbs 25:16Universalmoderationmeals

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich

Teaching on Simplicity from Basil the Great: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich

Luke 12:16-21Universalhoardingsurplus

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Solitude and Silence: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God

Psalm 39:1Universalsilenceself-mastery

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from John Cassian: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting

Ecclesiastes 7:16Universalmoderationbalance

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Prayer: Anselm of Canterbury: Faith Seeking Understanding Through Prayer

Teaching on Prayer from Anselm of Canterbury: Anselm of Canterbury: Faith Seeking Understanding Through Prayer

Proverbs 2:3-6Universalfaith and reasonprayerful theology

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Benedict of Nursia: Enough Is Enough

Teaching on Simplicity from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict of Nursia: Enough Is Enough

1 Timothy 6:6-8Universalsufficiencycontentment

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Abba Pambo: The Weight of Words

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Pambo: Abba Pambo: The Weight of Words

Proverbs 10:19Universalsilencespeech

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Confession and Self-Examination: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Isidore of Seville: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy

1 John 1:9Universalconfessionmercy

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Prayer: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart

Teaching on Prayer from Macarius the Great: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart

Psalm 51:10Universalheart prayerdepth