On Dreams (De Insomniis)

[...so that they may judge] The text begins mid-sentence, continuing the thought from the previous page regarding the assessment of one’s spiritual state.; not only were these things written for us as works that perish, and for this reason alone; let what remains of our building [not] be grass, reed, and straw original: "chorton kai kalamên kai achyra" — these are metaphors from the New Testament (1 Corinthians 3:12) representing fragile, flammable materials that symbolize a life lived without spiritual substance.; so that no one’s work may be burned away; for we would suffer loss; but let us make the work gold or silver and precious stones; for on the one hand, my hope is to offer it, and on the other, for it to shine.

Examine the intellect original: "dianoia" — the faculty of discursive reasoning or thought; shake up the soul original: "psychê" — the seat of emotion, personality, and will; prepare the heart; then perhaps at that time?; as we hope not just for one thing, nor alone for our failings?, but God, who tests our hearts as if testing metal? original: "dokimazôn" — a common biblical image of God acting as a refiner who purifies gold or silver by fire..

It is not? that we shall remember; for the righteous one is a faithful endure-er; for while it is our part to keep watch, He will drive away? the hypocrite; for God is able to make the one who was rejected? [whole]; if only one gives their heart not for your sake, but through His own love for humanity? original: "philanthropia" — a core theological concept describing God's inherent kindness and affection toward mankind He will raise you up. Amen.? Now all good things shall begin; He shall plant? us in the Church original: "ekklêsia" — the assembly of the faithful and He Himself, the Heavenly Father, shall guard us in righteousness. He is the heir of heavenly gifts and of the Covenant original: "diathêkê" — the sacred agreement or "will" between God and His people.; through the most holy, grant us a seal original: "sphragis" — a technical term in the early church for the spiritual mark or "tattoo" received during the rite of baptism, but toward eternal lights forever?; in Christ our Lord, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

PRELIMINARY CATECHESIS:

original: "Prokatêchêsis" — This serves as a heading for the introductory teaching given to those preparing for baptism.

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Vocabulary: Preliminary Catechesis, intellect, soul, heart, church, righteousness, Christ, Amen.