II Timothy 3:1-9 , Luke 20:45-21:04
Who are having the appearance of godliness, but denying that there is strength? (II Timothy 3-5). Who are these others, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth? (II Timothy 3:7). The first are those which support all external routines by which a godly life is manifested, but not a strong enough desire to maintain their internal arrangements as a requirement of true piety.
They go to the church and stay there easily. But they do not make the effort to stand before God with their minds permanently and prostrate with reverence before Him.
After praying a little, they release the reins of control of their minds, and he glides, turning over the world. Consequently, they are located outside the church, but by their inner state, they are not there: only the form of piety remains in them, while his power is not there. You need to think about everything else in this way.
The latter are those who, having entered the realm of faith, do nothing but invent questions: "What is this? What is this? Why this way it? Why this way? "These are people who suffer from idle curiosity. They do not chase the truth, they only ask and ask. And finding answers to their questions, they do not dwell on them for a long time, but soon feel the need to find another answer. And so, they whirl day and night, asking endless questions and they are never fully satisfied with what they learn. Some people run after pleasures, but they run after the satisfaction of their curiosity.
French Version
Claude Lopez-Ginisty
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http://days.pravoslavie.ru/en/Days/20110206.htm
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