You must make it your endeavor, if you wish to attain to true knowledge of the Scriptures, that first of all you acquire steadfast humility of heart to lead you to that knowledge which does not puff up, but enlightens, being made perfect in love. For it is impossible that an impure mind should acquire the gift of spiritual knowledge... Next, in every way must you strive to drive out every distraction, and all earthly thoughts, and give yourself assiduously or rather constantly to sacred study until constant meditation imbues your mind and, so to say, forms you after its own likeness.
St. John Cassian
"Selected Writings"
(Of the Use of the Scriptures)
St. John Cassian
"Selected Writings"
(Of the Use of the Scriptures)
