130. Никогда за руку не бери мужчин, а то не уйти тебе от бесовской плотской брани
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I received your letter, I am praying for you. Never take a man by the hand, otherwise you will not be able to escape from the fierce demonic warfare of the flesh. It is not customary among us, even among monks, to take each other’s hands, and you, as weaker vessels, should not touch each other.
If the Queen of Heaven has directed your path, then do not offend Her with your negligence and negligence in the matter of your salvation.
The Kingdom of Heaven is in need, and only the needy receive it, and the lazy will hear a menacing voice: “You wicked and lazy servant... cast him into utter darkness...”
I am enclosing with this a leaflet about the Queen of Heaven in order to arouse in you the first zeal and love for the salvation of your soul.
Invoking the peace and blessing of God, I remain with sincere goodwill.
It is not a sin to do charity for the needs of your neighbors secretly from a stingy husband. Stealing something that belongs to others for distribution is a sin, but here she takes, as it were, her part, for husband and wife are one.
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