“For they do not speak peace, But they devise deceitful matters Against the quiet ones in the land” (Ps. 35:20).
Hermits should be “the quiet ones in the land.” For they live in solitude and hiddennesse. They do what the Apostle Paul said:
“But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing” (1 Thes. 4:20-12).
Lead a Quiet Life
Hermits “aspire to lead a quiet life.” For they have retired from social interactions to dedicate their lives to being with God. And so they “mind” their “own business.” They do not get entangled in the affairs of others.
Quiet Ones Beware
But it is the quietones that the devil fears the most. They are harder to distract, harder to lead astray by outward means. He must use more cunning tactics. He must get them distracted by their own selfish tendencies, their own lusts and desires.
Quiet ones beware. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).
