August 28th
6:09 AM
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On forgiveness of Offenses

For an offence, whatever kind may have been given, one must not only not avenge oneself, but on the contrary must all the more forgive from the heart, even though it may resist this, and must incline the heart by conviction of the word of God: If ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matt. 6:15); and again, Pray for them which despitefully use you (Matt. 5:44).

- Saint Seraphim of Sarov

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July 19th
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Do we forgive…?

Do we forgive our neighbors their trespasses? God also forgives us in His mercy. Do we refuse to forgive? God, too, will refuse to forgive us. As we treat our neighbors, so also does God treat us. The forgiveness, then, of your sins - or unforgiveness - and hence your salvation or destruction, depends on you yourself, o man. For without forgiveness of sins there is no salvation.

- St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

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