Both the demon-possessed and Christians are endowed with the feeling of infinity. Christianity is a martyrdom to all that is worldly, but it also gives something in return: peace here and the promise of future salvation. While the devil is more exigent: in return for a sense of dignity, he does not offer anything except despair, and you give your conscience, peace, and sleep.
Such profound and well-written words! Fr. Steinhardt is something else...Love the quote from Monk Arsenije too.
Yes, they are so deep