Quote by St. Silouan the Athonite ~ Fear these Two Thoughts

Understand two thoughts, and fear them. One says, "You are a saint," the other, "You won't be saved." Both of these thoughts are from the enemy, and there is no truth in them. But think this way: I am a great sinner, but the Lord is merciful. He loves people very much, and He will forgive my sins.


(St. Silouan the Athonite, Writings, XVII.1)


source:

http://orthodox.cn/patristics/300sayings_en.htm