>> Saint John of Kronstadt How to treat your enemy?

“A man who is wrathful with us is a sick man; we must apply a plaster to his heart – love; we must treat him kindly, speak to him gently, lovingly.

“And if there is not deeply-rooted malice against us within him, but only a temporary fit of anger, you will see how his heart, or his malice, will melt away through your kindness and love – how good will conquer evil.

“A Christian must always be kind, gracious and wise in order to conquer evil by good.”

Originally posted 2008-08-27 18:44:58.