489. Козловский Боголюбский монастырь в Тамбовской губернии Послушнице Татиане. 1897–1907. Не осуждай ближних, иначе не избегнешь тех же согрешений. Бог судит о покаянии не по мере трудов, а по мере смирения. Покрой недостатки ближнего своей любовию

Peace be with you. The mercy of God be with you all. Your letter dated September 15th was received on the 20th. I rejoice with you for worshiping St. to the relics of the Kiev-Pechersk wonderworkers, pray to them more fervently, so that they will help you in the future and present days of your life to avoid the machinations of the enemy. Pray to the Lord that He will grant you to recognize your sins and not judge our brother and sisters, otherwise you will not avoid the same tendencies and sins that you judge others of. And if any sins occur, immediately begin to correct them, according to the word of St. Fathers: “As much as you fall, only rise through sincere repentance in contrition of heart and humble spirit.” And do not be discouraged, but trust in the mercy of God. God is always able to comfort the humble. And do not forget that the Angels rejoice when a sinner repents (Luke 15:10). Repentance is higher than all virtues. It is impossible, as someone said: it is impossible for a person to spend the present day piously, if you do not think that this is the last day of your life (John Lav. ch. 7, v. 24). Although not everyone can be impartial, it is always possible to be saved and reconciled with God. God judges repentance not by the measure of work, but by the measure of humility (Evan. Luke, chapter 7, v. 36–50). So, we must never despair of God’s mercy, but every day and hour we will make a beginning towards correction. And regarding those who insult us, as the novice Maria writes, St. The fathers teach: some took upon themselves labors and exploits in order to receive forgiveness, but the man who does not remember evil was ahead of them all, for the word is true: leave a little, and much will be left to you (Evan. Luke, ch. 7, vv. 36-37). I advise you, Mary, to bear the infirmities of the transferred young novice, and the Lord will show mercy to you according to the strength of your deeds - your love for the Lord for your neighbor. If she is lazy, then be an example to her in work and obedience and do not insult her like an elder; according to the words of the Savior: “If anyone wants to be first, let him be slave to all.” Cover her shortcomings with your love, and God will show you mercy on that day. Be merciful, and God will have mercy on you, otherwise - [it will be according to the word of the Evangelist] (Evan. Matt. ch. 18, vv. 21-35). And I advise God’s servant Elena not to reproach her husband in any way, but to always speak meekly and humbly to him and pray more fervently to the Lord, so that He, the All-merciful One, through His destinies, will correct the heart of her husband. The Lord is able to comfort the humble and to punish her husband for correction. I also repeat, be silent, be patient and always speak meekly and humbly, and you will find peace in your soul. And Evdokia needs to be more silent and turn to doctors for advice and ask the Great Martyr Panteleimon to help her. I remain well-wishing to you. You might be interested in: