576. Господь силен из гордого сделать смиренного. Собирай сокровища, которые потребуются на воздушных мытарствах и на Страшном Христовом суде

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Riches are impoverished and always hungry, those who seek the Lord will enjoy every good thing. God's mercy be with you. Rejoice in the Lord, child of Christ, Mother Agrippina! I received your letter and instructions. God bless you for your work and diligence. You describe your joys, thank the Lord for this. Be patient with the weaknesses of your little friend and give an extra bow for her - the Lord is able to make a humble man out of the proud; with whatever arshin you measure, they will measure you with the same one. Don’t go to Mother Superior about housing. Rich, I don’t understand you, what kind of wealth, that is, what kind of wealth do you want to have, is it really soul-destroying? And the root of all evil is silver. Yes, and I sincerely wish you wealth, only through good deeds, which will be required at the air ordeals and at the Last Judgment of Christ. Collect treasure with imperishable gold, that is, patience of sorrows, humility, uncomplaining obedience, etc. Ha-ha, you want wealth, and then, you see, you want to have trotters and ride them - what a fool you are. Read books that teach monastic life. Yes, fear is good for you. I am very glad that you are beginning to heed your salvation a little. Say the Jesus Prayer more, not all of it, but half of it—it’s better for practice. Peace and blessings of God be upon you. You might be interested in: