“Let those who were heedless and who acquired bad habits while living a worldly life accept uncomplainingly the war the enemy will wage against them once they have changed their ways. They must do this, however, without cultivating any evil desires. If they work hard at this, they will be purified and reach the level of pure people, who have never known great sins, learnt bad habits or been sorely tempted.”
Saint Paisios of Mount Athos
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