120. Кто никакого креста не несет терпеливо, тот не войдет в Царствие Небесное. Ухаживай за больными, как за Самим Христом, и получишь спасение

I received your letter. You write that it is very difficult, but this is the narrow and regrettable path that leads to the eternal belly. Strengthen yourself with the thought that if not this, then something else, but you have to endure it. He who does not bear any cross patiently, without grumbling, will not enter where our Cross-Bearer, the Lord Jesus Christ, entered. Two villains were crucified near Jesus Christ: one for self-condemnation was the first to enter heaven, and the second for murmuring, blasphemy, impatience went to hell - so we, sinners, like robbers, can either be saved or perish. Life on earth will pass like a dream, and therefore, for the sake of eternal bliss, be patient, for the passions of the present age are unworthy of the glory that will be revealed in the next age. Everyone endured, and the Lord Himself endured for us, so won’t we endure for ourselves. We must try to be meek and humble, and then taking the yoke of Christ will be a blessing and a light burden. Care for the sick as for Christ Himself, and for this you will receive salvation and on earth you will be delivered from difficult passions. Do not abandon the sick woman, otherwise the Lord will send another good one, and you will lose the reward prepared for you. The enemy attacks you more because your obedience is very distasteful to him, and maybe he, the sneaky one, has noticed the end is near and wants to deprive you of the reward. Whoever does something for a bribe, what else will he be rewarded for? Whoever willingly makes tuna for Christ’s sake will receive from Him a hundred times more and inherit eternal life. For your voluntary work, it is not man who will owe you, but God Himself. Learn to be silent anymore, then you will not sin and condemn. When you stop grumbling and serve the sick more diligently for the Lord’s sake, you will get rid of your illness not only of the body, but also of the soul. If, after your correction, the illness does not leave you, then it means that for your patience, I will give you a crown in the future life for an infinite time. Be patient. Life will pass like a dream. With faith, without a doubt, anoint the sore spots with oil, as I blessed before, and the Lord will give relief according to your faith. I pray for you and for Evdokia. After your letter, your soul became lighter, and therefore do not believe the thought from the enemy that forbids you to write to me. Invoking the peace and blessing of God, I remain with sincere goodwill. You might be interested in: