From the sayings of ABBA ISAIAH OF SCETIS about WISDOM

“Those who placed their gifts in the treasury were, in fact, rich, but the Lord was more pleased with the two coins of the poor widow, for God pays attention to our intention.”

“Keep death before your eyes daily and be concerned about how you will leave this body, pass the powers of darkness that will meet you in the air, and encounter God without hindrance, foreseeing the awesome day of His judgement and reward for all our deeds, words, and thoughts.”

“Do not allow evil, or envy, or hatred against your neighbour in your heart, and do not let one thing be in your heart, and another in your mouth, for God is not ridiculed, but sees everything, both secret and manifest.”

“Know that you own nothing, it is all God’s gifts, so do not let anyone who asks anything of you, go away empty.”