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Shorter Rules
St Basil the Great, tr. Lowther Clarke, 1925
Rule 257: Who are the Chaff that is Burnt with Unquenchable Fire?
Such as are indeed useful to those who are worthy of the kingdom of heaven, as the chaff is useful to the corn, but do not act with a disposition of love towards God and towards their neighbour, whether in respect of spiritual gifts or in respect of bodily benefits, and so remain imperfect.
Notes
- See Mt. iii. 12.