541. Остерегайся осязаний чужого тела. Грех сам не войдет, если мы его не впустим. Если будешь со страхом Божиим заботиться о своем спасении, то избежишь внезапной смерти
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I received your letter and read everything. I'm praying for you. Be extremely wary of touching someone else's body, for even just a glance has led many to fall into mortal sin. Sin itself will not enter if we do not let it in, and what a pleasure it is to then endure fierce demonic warfare.
It is easier to fight at the beginning than later, when sin gets stronger. Do not envy those who sin, who are ignorant of human labors, and who do not accept wounds from humans. It is better to restrain yourself from sin and temptation by reminding yourself of death, after which a righteous judgment will determine who will rejoice forever and who will weep endlessly. If you take care of your salvation with the fear of God, then that day (death) will not suddenly come upon you. Peace be with you.
Invoking the peace and blessing of God, I remain with sincere goodwill.
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