Behold, for years and generations, the way of God

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"Behold, for years and generations, the way of God has been leveled by the
cross and by death. How is this with thee, that thou seest the afflictions
of the way as if they were out of the way? Doest not thou wish to follow
the steps of the saints? Or doest thou wish to go a way which is especially
for thee, without suffering? the way unto God is a daily cross. No one can
ascend unto heaven with comfort, we know where the way of comfort leads."

St. Isaac the Syrian, Mystic Treatises.

"Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high
things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
Romans 12:16

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.

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"Behold, for years and generations, the way of God has been leveled by the
cross and by death. How is this with thee, that thou seest the afflictions
of the way as if they were out of the way? Doest not thou wish to follow
the steps of the saints? Or doest thou wish to go a way which is especially
for thee, without suffering? the way unto God is a daily cross. No one can
ascend unto heaven with comfort, we know where the way of comfort leads."
St. Isaac the Syrian, Mystic Treatises.

St. Isaac was a lone ranger who shunned responsibility.

Joh 16:33  These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might
have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good
cheer; I have overcome the world.

Rom 15:13  Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy
Ghost.

Php 1:2  Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from
the Lord Jesus Christ.

Col 1:2  To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at
Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ.

Live a quiet and peaceable life,...

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings,
and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to
be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
(1Ti 2:1-4 KJV)

That we prosper and be in good health, contrary to Isaac the Syrian.

3Jn 1:2  Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and
be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.