Письмо 34
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I will especially say a few words to you regarding revelation: you must not only reveal that you drink, eat, and do not correct the rules: but the main passions that you either act on or fight with in your thoughts must be declared with humility and self-condemnation, and accept the words of the old woman, as if instilled in her by God, for your benefit. The main passions are: pride, love of fame, love of sensuality, love of money, anger, rage, resentment, hatred, laziness, vanity, strife, strict judgment of the shortcomings of others, strict punishment from employees, bad thoughts, despising others, and the like; passionate thoughts or deeds should be spoken with humility and not hide them; appearance is light, and non-appearance is darkness. Just remembering what “needs to be said” keeps us from sins. - I wish you to make a good start towards correcting your life, and I remain a great sinner I. M. May 1.
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