THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
Cyril. Moreover, a more precise distinction of these ailments is made by the law, which states: "And if there is a suspicion that leprosy has manifested itself in either a blistering sore or in an area once burned, the priest must once again exercise careful examination." If the seemingly blossoming white does not transform into leprosy, it is declared to be clear. However, if it begins to show signs of leprosy, he is deemed unclean and defiled (Leviticus 13:18-28). The Law further teaches us that countless spiritual illnesses, which can be healed through a righteous life, may become fragile due to our neglect. If they are allowed to resurface, Christ, our supreme High Priest, will assess them and render a rightful judgment.
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Should the affliction reside only within one's thoughts, that individual is still not free from blame: he is deemed excommunicated (Leviticus 13:26), yet he is not entirely forsaken nor completely lost. However, if this affliction extends beyond mere thoughts into desires, and if the afflicted has undergone a complete moral degeneration, then the consequence of defilement must be enacted. Thus, we must diligently guard against the revival of dormant passions, ensuring that we do not reopen spiritual wounds or revert back to our prior sins. Otherwise, we may hear the holy words echoing, “For it has happened to them according to the true saying: the dog returns to his vomit, and the washed pig returns to wallow in the mud” (2 Peter 2:22). Palladium. It appears to me that you express this accurately and very fittingly.