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Our Lord Jesus Christ said to His disciples, and through them to all who believe in Him: Do not worry about what you say, or what you say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that hour what you should say (Luke 12:12). In response to your demand from me, what to say to the denial from your supposed superiors, I offer you these words of the Lord; but He is not unlawful to eat. You pray to Him and ask for this, and undoubtedly present yourself when asked: there will be a word for the answer. But to tell you straight: say this or that; This is none of my reason and dignity. No one accepts honor to himself, but he who is called from God (Heb. 5:4); then when there is God’s calling for this, it is impossible to escape even with all our weaknesses; the power of God will give help. - It is a bad thing to desire, and even more so to seek authority and honor, and when it is against desire and inevitable, then even if God sends the cross, may His will be done; however, perhaps this will not happen; maybe you won’t be asked for; I don’t know what to wish for you, but this can be unmistakably wished: may God’s will be done over you; and it is always good; entrust yourself to His providence and you will calm down. M.A. I wish you peace, health and salvation. Mnogohreshny I.M. March 21, 1845. You might be interested in: