The beginning of all temptations to evil is instability of temper and want of trust in God; for even as a… — Thomas Kempis

The beginning of all temptations to evil is instability of temper and want of trust in God; for even as a ship without a helm is tossed about by the waves, so is a man who is careless and infirm of purpose tempted, now on this side, now on that. As fire testeth iron, so doth temptation the upright man.

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