Письмо 248
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Most Honorable P.E. in the Lord! Why are you embarrassed about the words spoken falsely against you? Shouldn't we rejoice even more when we are reproached? When you cannot bear it, then reproach yourself for lacking humility, and over time God will help you not only to endure, but also to impute with benefactors those who reproach and annoy you: as they are guilty of your correction. If you truly want to be my disciples, then endure all sorrow and reproach; then those who are your enemies will be ashamed; otherwise, for your failure to correct, I too will be reproached.
Try to pacify your sister with I.K., and so that she endures reproaches and annoyances, recognizing her weakness and correcting her morality. May the Lord give you peace, and may the blessing of God be upon you. Your pilgrim, the many-sinner I.L. and the many-sinner I.M. May 4.
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