Слово 17. Побуждение к покаянию

Fire and a constantly gnawing worm, and incessant crying, and darkness, and gloom, and a terrible gnashing of teeth awaits us, soul, after leaving here, in the underworld and gloomy earthly abysses, if we live lawlessly. Let us be afraid, weep, let us leave behind our evil deeds, and show deeds of true repentance while there is time. For the present age is a time of work, but the future is a time of reward, as Paul says, true wisdom, the mouth of Christ. Listen to Him and always cleanse yourself with warm tears. Do not expect a fiery purgatory after death: this is an insane intention of the evil believers, invented by them to console themselves, in view of their awareness of their evil deeds. You might be interested in: