On Dreams (De Insomniis)

You are concerned through me; do not hate these teachings; but rather be spared by your own iron-willed purpose original: "sidēroboulē".

Wear him Refers to the Adversary or the devil mentioned in the previous section. down in battle; I did not seal off the measure for you, for I myself have asked God on your behalf; and until death, these days of yours belong to me. Establish the things that were given—your injustices are your own. In this way, God will save, having never kept silent about evil. And because of us, having sinned, you were wounded and cast down to the earth. This imagery evokes the fall of Lucifer, often cited in these lectures as a warning that even high beings can fall through pride and choice. Our master is convicted as lawless; death [acts] as if desiring, like a star falling from heaven to the earth in haste.

For every thread spun is an attached misfortune; thus indeed do desires come to men. From this comes adultery original: "moicheia", fornication original: "porneia", and every kind of evil. Because of him The devil, acting as the tempter. our forefather original: "propatōr" Referring to Adam, the first man. was cast out of Paradise. And from you, the fruits are borne automatically; you possess the grass that bears thorns. An allusion to Genesis 3:18, where the earth produces thorns and thistles as a consequence of the Fall. You see how we have perished; sin has its course, and there is no longer salvation original: "sōtēria".

Love for humanity The margin note uses the term "philanthrōpia," referring to God's inherent benevolence toward mankind.

It is laid out; and no longer is one to sin at the doors of life. And I shall sin no more; for those who are made lame by sins shall no longer walk uprightly. For where the full vigor of the body is, I shall die; let there be no more sinning. Does he then say the more bitter thing to me? One thing is granted: not to sin. He for whom the precious blood of the Savior original: "sōtēr" was poured out for me.