1. Many monks and nuns lead lives of contemplation to be closer to God.
2. Because of our fallen nature, we often struggle with sin and temptation.
3. In spiritual literature, the old man symbolizes our sinful self before baptism.
4. I use my prayer book every morning and evening.
5. The rules of prayer help us to maintain a consistent and disciplined prayer life.
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1. Liturgical and devotional books are part of Orthodox tradition and are used in every church service.
2. The Holy Scriptures and the writings of the Holy Fathers are true vehicles of salvation for the faithful.
3. The teachings of the saints are a precious heritage that we must carefully preserve.
4. There is a beautiful uniformity in the liturgical services across the Orthodox world.
5. The priest offered clarity on a difficult passage from the Gospel.
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1. Making mistakes in our spiritual life is inevitable because we are human.
2. It is important to have an accurate translation of the Bible.
3. The saint wrote several drafts of his letter before sending it to the community.
4. The scholar made many emendations to the old manuscript to correct copying errors.
5. A gоod Christian must diligently strive to fulfill God's commandments.
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1. The priest advised him not to develop an idiosyncratic style of prayer, but to follow the Church's tradition.
2. The decision of the Ecumenical Councils was unanimous and guided by the Holy Spirit.
3. Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of our salvation.
4. The library contains a very old manuscript of the Psalter.
5. Reading the Gospel daily is spiritually profitable for the soul.
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1. Only the priests and deacons can enter the sanctuary during the most important parts of the liturgy.
2. The bishops gathered in council to discuss important matters of doctrine.
3. Sin causes a deep estrangement between humanity and God.
4. Christianity first spread throughout the Mediterranean world in the first century.
5. The scholar dedicated his life to studying ancient biblical manuscripts.
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