“The struggle is not small; it does not last for only one day, but until our last breath. Therefore, let us arm ourselves with the sweetest name of our Jesus, so that the devil finds no room in our heart. But to acquire the memory of our Jesus, much diligence, forcefulness, faith, hope, perseverance, patience, and time are needed. Place your hope in our Christ and do not fear the threats of the demons, but establish yourself beside Him and say, “By my God shall I leap over a wall;” that is, I shall pass over the barriers of demonic temptations with the power of my God. Try to make a good start, for then you will have an excellent end. How you begin is how you will continue to walk. Do not disregard your small imperfections and say, “This is nothing.” No. Small things will become large and will give birth to other evils as well. He who does not pay attention to small vices will fall into great ones.”
– ‘Counsels from the Holy Mountain’