A Beginner's Introduction to the Philokalia by Anthony M. Coniaris
Author:Anthony M. Coniaris
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Light & Life Publishing
Published: 2021-11-10T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter Thirteen
SPIRITUAL SYNERGY
A very important word in Orthodox spirituality is the word synergy. Orthodox theologians use the New Testament Greek word synergy to express the biblical teaching that God does not force His grace upon us, but guides and strengthens us when we submit to His will. Synergy is derived from the word synergoi, fellow workers with God, used by Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:9. It comes from two Greek words: syn, meaning âwithâ and ergon, meaning âwork.â We cooperate. God works with us. We work with Him.
As St. Isaac the Syrian said:
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