Where the Fathers quote Ecclesiastes 7

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Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:437expounds v.14“εν ημερα αγαθωσυνης ζηθι εν αγαθω και εν ημερα κακιας ιδε· και γε συν τουτω συμφωνως τουτο εποιησεν ο Θεος περι λαλιας, ινα μη ευρῃ ανθρωπος οπισω αυτ”The meaning of: «Live in good, and see in the day of evil; see, and God hath made this even with this... that man should find nothing after him» Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:429expounds v.15“Συν τα παντα ειδον εν ημεραις ματαιοτητος μου. εστι δικαιος απολλυμενος εν δικαιω αυτου, και εστιν ασεβης μενων εν κακια αυτου.”The meaning of: «There is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:832expounds v.16“μη γινου δικαιος πολυ μηδε σοφιζου περισσα μηποτε εκπλαγης.”On «Do not be overly righteous» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:984expounds v.16“μη γινου δικαιος πολυ μηδε σοφιζου περισσα μηποτε εκπλαγης.”320. How to understand the Ecclesiastes passage, «Be not righteous over much» Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1651…the day of his birth according to what is written better is the day of death than the day of birth thus one might well say that abortion is better than that which is born and… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:985B…own pursuit and acquisition. Furthermore, Symmachus strengthens this interpretation all the more, saying: "A good name is better than fragrant ointment" [Eccl. 7:1], clearly showing that just as an ointm… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29B…ame, and he shall take nothing from his labor, that he may go with it in his hand." ⟦Eccle. v, 15⟧ "A good day of death is better than the day of his birth." ⟦Eccle. vii, 1⟧ "Being perfected in a short time, he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:213…riches and good grace is better than silver and gold prov xxii a good name is better than precious ointment eccli vii have a care for a good name for it will remain with you more… OrigenesPG 16:1527…who knows what is good since he knows not what is advantageous a good name is better than oil a good name is better than precious ointments and the living will give to his heart and… OrigenesPG 16:1529…day be in good the septuagint for who knows what is good a good name is better than good oil and he that lives shall give good to his heart for in the sadness of the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:507…to those who weep and weep with those who weep d and it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting they sat with him in silence over his… Theonas of Alexandria d. 300 (bishop 282-300)PG 10:1585…discourse here is not about sensible foods he himself will set forth it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of drinking and he added d to these things now… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:257…it will be the same according to the saying of solomon h it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting h eccles vii if someone d proceeding skillfully… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:155B…l kinds of luxurious fare and having enjoyed great freedom. What then does he say? "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting" (Eccl. VII, 2). Tell me, where there is mourning, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:487…in pleasure hear solomon who tried every kind of pleasure and says it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting eccles but is night a bad… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:501…who exercises such care for you go now for you have longed to go to the house of your father why did you steal my gods let it be he says suppose this was acceptable to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:445…greek column sions it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting wherefore christ also blesses some saying blessed are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:333…for this reason he who had experienced every form of luxury said it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting eccl and here you will show… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:131…philosophic than that therefore the wise man admonishes saying better it is to go to the house of mourning than to the house of laughter eccli vii perhaps you laugh at what is said but let… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:863…commit the lots of their own lives it is they who ought to go to the house of the underworld and be submerged there with those shut up with them whom they had also adopted as… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:363…indeed the wise solomon also tells us something of this sort enigmatically it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting c but it is necessary to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:843…because they kept not thy words and his son also exhorts saying it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of laughter thus for the prophet the eating… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:559…to which adam our first father begat us into life h verse it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting because this is the end of… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1709…beyond utterance for we are taught this also by the ecclesiastes saying it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting and again the heart of the… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:987…rendered their births blessed as well then the ecclesiastes says h verse it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting for that is the end of… Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1681D…g things, whence sin often takes its origin. For he confirms this to those to whom he immediately subjected it; for he says: "For this is the lot of every man (Eccl. VII, 2)." This, he says; but what is it? Surel… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:881…not in rioting and drunkenness not in chambering and wantonness eccl vii it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting prov xxiii be not a wine bibber for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29…the blessing of him who is perishing come upon me job xxix it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting the heart of the wise is in the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:157…afterwards you will walk more naked than an open field eccli vii it is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of drinking joel i awaken you who are… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1067…in a council but a faithful one covers matters with his breath it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting a an injurious man stirs up quarrels but… Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus 905–959PG 113:193…but once every year for the sake of recognition they are commanded to go to the house of god which is in mecha and there to worship and to go around it with seamless coverings and… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:639…will not miss your aim the sufferer still held by sleep seemed to go to the house of the high priest and to seek that holy rag according to the instructions and since he did not… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:539…names of the men most suitable for this he presently orders him to go to the house of josiah son of sophonia a man who had returned from the babylonian captivity and who surpassed all the… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:329…to me i do not know it is therefore profitable for me to go to the house of zacharias to my kinswoman the angel you will become the common propitiatory for all christians and for this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1055…lover of laughter in this way anger is better than laughter because by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:155C…ed his soul and consumed all thorns. And knowing all these things, he used to say, "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting" (Eccl. VII, 3). From the latter lethargy arises, from… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:333B…his eyes. For this reason, he who had experienced every form of luxury said: "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting" (Eccl. 7. 3). And here you will show such philosoph… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:559…d h verse and the living will lay it to his heart sorrow is better than laughter for by the sadness of the countenance the heart will be made better h to be angry naturally as… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:989A…ry things that perish, which generally act as causes of sin. For he confirms this by what he said immediately: for he says, "For this is the end of all men." [Eccl. VII, 3] What is this? Clearly, the coming to a… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:989A…worse things, and is changed toward the practice of good and better things. For this reason he added: "And he who lives will give good to his own heart." [Eccl. VII, 3] For he says, as it were: When the liv… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:991…heart toward a good and blessed end then he says vi vers sorrow is better than laughter for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made good b he declares that seemly and just… Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1681D…ay from what is harmful, and is led to perform those things which are good and better. For this reason he added: "And he who lives will give good to his heart (Eccl. VII, 3)." For this is the meaning of these wor… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:881D…and that day come upon you suddenly. Rom. xiii, 13. — Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness. Eccl. vii, 3. — It is better to go to the house of m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:75…of kings eccl vii better is anger than laughter for in b the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better as the sound of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools… OrigenesPG 16:1529…and he that lives shall give good to his heart for in the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better as the voice of thorns under a pot it moves the wise it destroys… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:593…into a house of mourning than into a house of feasting and the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning and the heart of the foolish is in the house of mirth how… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1055…because by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth it is… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:561…and he will convert his subordinates to the way of probity b the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning and the heart of fools is in the house of mirth a wise… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1709…of mourning than to go to the house of feasting and again the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of joy and he… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:993…assuredly then dwelling upon these same things the wise ecclesiastes added vers the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth having simply… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:29…go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting the heart of the wise is in the house of mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth eccli vii… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:75A…. xv, 15. — "The wise and prudent call those bad: but those who are sweet in speech shall be heard more." Prov. xix, 6. — "Many pay court to faces of kings." Eccl. vii, 4. — "Better is anger than laughter; for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1055…mourning but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth it is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools and as for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:113…th; but in the divine tribunal, after accusation and confession comes a crown. Whence Solomon also said: Do not justify yourself in the presence of the Lord (Eccl. 7:5). But Uzziah heard none of this, but ru… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:573D…he sake of the world. It is a great thing; and to see the poor. "It is better," he says, "to enter into the house of mourning than into the house of feasting" (Eccl. 7:5). For in this, the spirit swells. If yo… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:561…of mourning but that of the fool in the house of mirth better to hear the rebuke of the wise than a man hearing the song of fools for this softens the soul but the rebuke… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1681…give thee rest and will give delight to thy soul and again it is better to hear the rebuke of a wise man than for a man to hear the song of fools… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:995…vers better is it to hear the rebuke of a wise man than for a man to hear the song of fools for as the voice of thorns under the pot so is the laughter of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1289A…s zeal as armor, he shall put on justice as a breastplate, and he shall put on unfeigned judgment as a helmet; he shall take holiness as an invincible shield.› Eccl. VII, 5. — ‹Do not appear wise before the king.… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:961…says i said to laughter it is madness and as the sound of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools and the lord is seen to have endured the c necessary passions of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1055…unbecoming and shameful nature of the rebukes aimed at laughter he says as the crackling of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools but why is it fitting for one who is very… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:561…rebuke of the wise suppresses and strengthens it for as the sound of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools boiling laughter and guffawing he says seems very like thorns which crackling under… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:995…the song of fools for as the voice of thorns under the pot so is the laughter of fools continuing with the things brought forth in opposition he aptly separates the better from the worse and… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:997…preserve every connection all the more for having said as the sound of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of the fools and this too is a vanity and having reflected as is to… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:995…which is to no purpose but rather giving of thanks eccle vii as the crackling of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of a fool eccl xxi a fool exalteth his voice in laughter… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215…of a fool lest perhaps he mock your wise words eccle vii as the crackling of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools eccle x the lips of a fool will cast him… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:75…sadness of the countenance the heart is made better as the sound of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools isa iii those who call you blessed they deceive you and they disturb… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 117:1157…it for all men are truly earth and ashes as the sound of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools as silver and gold are tested in a furnace so are chosen hearts… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:739…from evil at once but he regarded the man s words like the crackling of thorns under a pot for he knew that by however much his contests were the more severe by that much more… OrigenesPG 16:1535…are symmachus for that which we have placed 'because as the voice of thorns under a pot so is the laughter of fools ' interpreting this sense which we discussed above says 'for by the voice… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215B…eads with his feet, and teaches with the gestures of his fingers." Prov. XXIII, 9 — "Do not speak in the ears of a fool, lest perhaps he mock your wise words." Eccle. VII, 7 — "As the crackling of thorns under a p… OrigenesPG 16:1527…act like a madman it will destroy the heart of his vigor better is the end of a word than its beginning long of spirit better is the end of a speech than its beginning patient… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:313…his countenance and he rebukes the rash with these words say not what is the cause that the former days were better than these for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this but if there is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1121…never consider the past better than the future let us not say that the former days were better than these b for if the previous days are better than those that follow it will be said… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:563…who have caused pain h verse do not say what has happened that the former days were better than these for it is not in wisdom that you have inquired about this h the unwise among… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…is anger, but a wise man reserves it by part" (Prov. XXIX, 11). And again: "Do not be swift in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools" (Eccl. VII, 10). And again: "An angry man kindles a fi… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1527…murmuring and spare your tongue from backbiting and again do not say what is the cause that the former days were better than these they did not ask this in wisdom now the offspring of the… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1529…and refrain your tongue from detraction do not say why is it that the former days were better than these for you have not inquired wisely concerning this for the descendants of these kind of murmurators… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1005…vivificabit eum qui ab ea having previously declared that he who says the former days were better than the present ones did not speak in wisdom and having shown by the argument of contrast that there… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:219A…not a man that turneth away from sin, remember that we are all worthy of reproof.” Eccl. iii, 13. — “A disgrace to the children is a mother without honour.” Eccl. vii, 12. — “Laugh not a man to scorn in the bit… OrigenesPG 16:1527…in it that learning and wisdom impart life to their possessor see the work of god for who can make straight that which he himself has made crooked consider the works of god that no man… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:431…that day ecclesiastes says therefore there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness and there is a wicked man who remains in his malice and there are righteous men to whom it happens as… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1867…cause it to fall into precipices it is written in ecclesiastes b be not righteous over much neither make thyself over wise why shouldest thou destroy thyself following this example i may say something similar do… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:539C…words be few" (Eccl. V, 1). "For many words multiply vanity" (Eccl. VI, 11). And: "Be not righteous over much." "There is a just man perishing in his justice" (Eccl. VII, 16; 17 in the Septuagint/Vulg.). "Do not b… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1173C…he says, "Be angry, and do not sin" (Ps. IV, 5). And one must avoid excessive criticism, according to what the Ecclesiastes says: "Be not righteous too much" (Eccl. VII, 16). Anger especially needs a pilot. For… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:569C…wings. But he who seeks things beyond these and desires to investigate, disobeys him who says: "Do not be wise beyond what is necessary, lest you be stunned" (Eccl. VII, 17). For the things that have been deliver… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:667…if, again, there is a limit, what does Solomon mean by these words, "Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?" (Eccl. vii, 17). If, therefore, it is possible for one… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:715…solomon be not overmuch wicked neither be thou foolish why shouldest thou die before thy time a he says the same that death is brought upon children through… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:547C…ar lest you incur the reproach of the slaughter of your son before the merciful God, even for the mere consent. My husband, obey me, Do not be too righteous (Eccl. VII, 17). God will praise this your disobedienc… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:983A…382 CCCXX. — TO THE SAME. How to understand "Be not righteous overmuch" [Eccl. vii, 17]. Since you desire me to explain to y… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:835…as ecclesiastes says be not overmuch wicked neither be thou stiff necked why shouldest thou die before thy time b then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat paul was not believed at first… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:531C…is inflicted upon sinners as if by a decree of wrath and punishment, frequently proclaimed: "Abstain from evils, lest you die in a time that is not your own" (Eccl. vii, 18). Otherwise, to wish for the saints… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:569…but do not defile your hand with this for he who fears god shall come forth of them all h having just instructed on vice and virtue he now appositely adds that it is good to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:399…them indeed it is impossible for human nature not to sin since there is not a just man upon earth who shall do good and shall not sin it is possible however that when a sin… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:569…help the wise man above ten that are mighty in the city for there is not a just man upon earth that works good and does not sin h our lord jesus christ who is wisdom… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:789…he sin for in book vii he interprets those words of ecclesiastes for there is not a just man upon the earth that doeth good and sinneth not eccl thus it looks to this that it… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1025…enemies and adversaries lying in wait and besieging it what he says for there is not a just man upon earth who shall do good and will not sin attracts the hearers to greater humility toward… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:789C…, lest he sin: for in Book VII, § 1, he interprets those words of Ecclesiastes: “For there is not a just man upon the earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not” [Eccl. 7:21], thus: “It looks to this, that it may… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1171A…your sight shall no man living be justified." Prov. xx, 9. — "Who shall boast that he has a pure heart? Or who will have confidence that he is pure from sin?" Eccl. vii, 21. — "There is no righteous man upon the… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:463…cannot be investigated we may fall into the deepest abyss of impiety i said i will be wise but it was far from me it is a deep deep abyss who shall find it let us… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1029…the wise ecclesiastes says b vers all this i have tested in wisdom i said i will be wise but this was far from me far beyond what it was and a deep depth who will… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:691…to my mind seeing therefore that it is written in the ecclesiastes i said i will be wise but it was far from me beyond what it was and a deep depth who shall find it… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:331B…pulled up, and passion, had it not been neglected and tended, would not have become difficult to conquer. Therefore he says: Bow down his neck in his youth [Eccl. 7:23], when he is more easily able to be ins… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:153…he who is good before the face of god shall be delivered from her but the sinner shall be taken in her but we have been delivered from the insatiable snare of this hunter we have… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:571…the hunter's snare and her heart a net her bands are hands he that is good before god shall be delivered from her but the sinner shall be taken by her the wise man when he… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1485…he who is good before the face of god shall be delivered from her but the sinner shall be caught by her and he adds rejoice o young man in your youth and walk in your… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:153B…heresy, and then spoke concerning her, how one must renounce and flee from such a woman, who is a trap, and "her heart is a snare, and bonds are in her hands" (Eccl. VII, 27). "He who is good before the face of Go… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1617C…e set on edge; each one shall die for his own sin. Ecclesiastes says: "Thorns and snares are in crooked ways; but he who guards his soul shall flee from them" (Eccle. VII, 27). And again: "With all custody, guard y… OrigenesPG 16:1535…pleases god but he who is a sinner is captured one and another to find out the reason which my soul still seeks and i do not find simply and he has mingled himself in infinite… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:573…my soul sought and i found not a man among a thousand i found but a woman among all these i found not nevertheless behold this have i found that god made man upright but they… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:885…holy spirit that this the ecclesiastes knew that god made the wise man upright but they have sought out many paths for themselves whence does the judgment of these men not err for first because they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:555A…because of an evil choice they turned aside into error; just as it is written in Ecclesiastes: God made man upright, and he himself has found many thoughts (Eccle. 7. 29). All have turned aside, like calves… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:803…among themselves: A good woman is hard to find, as Solomon testifies: A good man you will find in a thousand; but a woman among all these you will not find (Eccl. 7. 29). A description of a bad woman. W… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:573…these i found not nevertheless behold this have i found that god made man upright but they have sought out many inventions this whole passage should be interpreted in a mystical and moral sense that is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1357…church in uprightness of heart and not in many reasonings for god made man upright but they have sought out many schemes let us not accept to learn a new faith as if the tradition of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1553…a made man upright but they have sought out many designs the other is called evil in terms of our sensory perception such as the… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:101B…but it, instead of the immortal God, sought after the mortal works of darkness, as it is written: “God made man upright; but he hath sought out many schemes.” (Eccl. VII, 29). (9) Since, therefore, like madmen, m… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:15…sought perishable things and darkness as the spirit also writes somewhere god made man upright but they have sought out many devices thus the discovery and invention of wickedness arose and was fashioned among men from… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1045C…lacking are necessary, so also with our soul, it is appropriate to dispose of what is foreign and take up what is naturally fitting. For God made man upright (Eccl. VII, 30), and He created us for good works, tha… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:383A…brought forth fruit for evil by its own free choice. For God made man upright, according to the Ecclesiastes, but they themselves sought out many inventions. ⟦Eccl. VII, 30⟧ For we are His workmanship, created un… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:985A…to always and continuously reflect on these things and speak about Gehenna. For, he says, "In all your words, remember your last end, and you will never sin" (Eccl. 7. 40). And again: "Prepare your works for yo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:621A…ls. This will happen if we remember constantly the departure of our body from here: "Remember," it says, "your last things, and you will not sin for eternity" (Eccl. 7: 40); then we should contemplate the terrib… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:799A…He who has ascended this sixth step will henceforth never sin. ‹“Remember your last things, and you shall never sin.”› ⟦11 Eccle. VII, 40.⟧ SCHOLIA TO STEP VI Concernin…