If you show mercy in some way to someone, for this you will obtain mercy.
If you suffer along with those that suffer, which does not seem to be a great thing, you will be numbered among the martyrs.
If you forgive someone who offends you, ... not only will all your sins
be forgiven, but you will become a [child] of the Heavenly Father.
If you pray from your heart - even a little bit - for your salvation, you will be saved.
If you do not condemn a sinner, for this you will receive salvation.
If you reproach yourself before God for the sins felt by your conscience, for this you will be justified.
If you confess your sins before God, for this there is forgiveness and reward.
If you sorrow for your sins, or feel compunction, or weep, or sigh,
then you sighs are not hidden from Him; for St. Symeon [the New
Theologian] says that not even a tear drop - nor a part of that drop -
are hidden from Him.
St. Moses
