504. Господь будет судить о покаянии не по мере трудов, а по мере смирения. Воздаяние за прощение обид превосходит воздаяние всякой иной добродетели

In your letter you bow at my feet and kiss my hands. Who am I? Earth and ashes. And she refused to bow even three times to the Lord Jesus Christ. Ay, ay, ay, how foolish and proud you are! I wish you to improve. Help me, Lord. And tell sister Tatiana to completely stop hospitality and all communication with those individuals who are known to her and upset the peace of her conscience. Leave them completely, but we should not hate them, but pray: “Lord, correct our hearts and minds and direct us to do Your holy will.” And the Lord, in His mercy, will forgive us our weaknesses and save those who repent with His grace. The Lord will judge repentance not by the measure of work, but by the measure of humility. And there is no unforgivable sin, except unrepentant sin, if there is joy to the Angels in heaven over one sinner who repents. The reward for forgiveness of offenses exceeds the reward of any other virtue. It is said: “Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.” Force yourself to fulfill at least one commandment given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ in the person of St. Apostles: “Love one another and your neighbor as yourself.” Who is my neighbor? Read the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verses 29–37. And be merciful and constantly pray silently, mentally in your heart, and God will hear and say to you, like the prophet Moses (who silently prayed): “Why are you crying to Me?” And you say that he doesn’t hear. “If a mother forgets her child, I will not forget you,” says the Lord Almighty. Peace and blessings of God be upon you. You might be interested in: