Chapter 2. Every time should be considered convenient for the thorough accomplishment of what is pleasing to God.

(John 9:4): "I must do the works of Him who sent Me, while there is a day."

(Phil. 2:12): "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always been obedient, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling."

Rule 14.

On the Timeliness of Each Case Taken Separately

One should not confuse that which is not related to one another; but for each deed or word it is necessary to know its own time.

(Matthew 9:14-15): "Then the disciples of John came to Him and said, 'Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, and Your disciples do not fast? And Jesus said to them, Can the sons of the bridal chamber grieve while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast," and so on.

(Galatians 4:31-5:1): "Therefore, brethren, we are not the children of slaves, but of free women. Stand therefore in the freedom which Christ has given us, and do not again be subjected to the yoke of slavery."

Rule 15.

On the hope of other people's merits

One should not rely on the merits of others, neglect one's own.

(Matthew 3:8-9): "Bring forth the worthy fruit of repentance, and do not think to say within yourselves, 'Our father is Abraham.'

Rule 16.

About those who think that they can take advantage of the fact that they live with virtuous and God-pleasing people, while they do not correct themselves

Those who live with people pleasing to God, but do not correct their own way of thinking, do not receive any benefit for themselves, although they apparently live like these people.