Do not allow anger to rule over you, for it will destroy the love of God within you. Learn to love even your enemies, so that peace may reign in your heart.
— Saint Theodosius of KievThe truly humble person does not take offense, even when wronged, but loves his enemies as he would his friends.
— Saint Theodosius of KievIf you are wronged, do not seek revenge. Instead, seek to show kindness, for this is the way of Christ.
— Saint Theodosius of KievOne who truly loves Christ will forgive and bless his enemies, desiring their salvation as he would his own.
— Saint Theodosius of KievLet us remember that Christ endured suffering without complaint and loved those who persecuted Him, that we may learn to love our enemies in the same way.
— Saint Theodosius of KievA peaceful heart comes from forgiving those who wrong us and loving them as we love ourselves.
— Saint Theodosius of KievThe highest virtue is to love one’s enemies, for in this we reflect the love of Christ.
— Saint Theodosius of KievTo harbor anger is to allow darkness into our souls. Instead, let us love even those who wrong us, that we may walk in the light.
— Saint Theodosius of KievTrue peace cannot be found until we have forgiven all, even those who seek to harm us.
— Saint Theodosius of KievSeek not the downfall of your enemies but their conversion, for this is the work of a true disciple.
— Saint Theodosius of KievThe love that comes from Christ teaches us to bless those who curse us and to forgive all wrongs.
— Saint Theodosius of KievLet us strive to see Christ in every soul, even in our enemies, for this is the path to peace.
— Saint Theodosius of KievTo love one’s enemies is to rise above earthly passions and embrace the divine peace of Christ.
— Saint Theodosius of KievA true follower of Christ does not seek revenge but prays for his enemies, that they too may find salvation.
— Saint Theodosius of KievIf we desire peace, we must first love even those who hate us, for this is the way of the saints.
— Saint Theodosius of KievChrist teaches us to forgive endlessly, even when we are hurt, so that love may conquer all.
— Saint Theodosius of KievDo not let anger consume you. Instead, seek to forgive, for this is the way to a heart filled with love.
— Saint Theodosius of KievLove is shown not only to those who love us but especially to those who are in need of our compassion, even our enemies.
— Saint Theodosius of KievForgive as Christ forgave, that you may also receive forgiveness and peace in your own heart.
— Saint Theodosius of KievThe soul that forgives is a soul that is free. Love your enemies and find true freedom.
— Saint Theodosius of Kiev