Thought for the Day – 4 March – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610)
“None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5
XXVII: … The Methods Used by the Devil to Tempt
Those Who Desire Virtue
“You must know that the devil is intent upon nothing but our ruin and that he does not use the same method of assault with all persons.
In order, then, to make known to you some of his modes of attack, his stratagems and devices, I will set before you several different conditions of men.
+++ Some remain in the service of sin without a thought of escape.
+++ Some would fain be free but never make the attempt.
+++ Others think they are walking in the way of holiness, while they are wandering far from it.
+++ And lastly, some, after having attained unto holiness, fall into deeper perdition.
We will discourse separately of each.”
Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
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