St. Seraphim of Sarov
“You cannot be too gentle, too kind. Shun even to appear harsh in your
treatment of each other. Joy, radiant joy, streams from the face of him
who gives and kindles joy in the heart of him who receives. All
condemnation is from the devil. Never condemn each other. We condemn
others only because we shun knowing ourselves. When we gaze at our own
failings, we see such a swamp that nothing in another can equal it. That
is why we turn away, and make much of the faults of others. Instead of
condemning others, strive to reach inner peace. Keep silent, refrain
from judgement. This will raise you above the deadly arrows of slander,
insult and outrage and will shield your glowing hearts against all
evil.”
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St. Seraphim of Sarov
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