peace and security of the lower, and they, in turn, served the higher, to the best of their ability and

their occupation. Therefore, obviously, it is not self-love, not self-interest that should guide

Christian in the fulfillment of civic duties, but the desire for the good of one's neighbor, sincere love for him. The Holy Apostle Paul taught

Christians to obey the civil authorities and

laws (see Romans 13:1-8) and, in accordance with the importance of the leaders of civil society, to render to each of them their due: For there is a lesson, a lesson: (a) there is tribute, tribute: (a) there is fear, fear:

(i) Honor, honor; All these and others like them

The Apostle unites civic duties

into one great, all-encompassing obligation

Christian: Do not owe anyone

nothing but mutual love; for he who loves another

fulfilled the law (Romans 13:8).

How should one act at the sight of temptations?

If you see temptations around you, turn from them to the sanctuary of your spirit, and they

will easily remain outside of you. Do your heart oppress

offenses, turn to the Lord with a prayer for patience, and they will constitute evangelical bliss.

If the path of your life is hindered by gloomy circumstances, hold fast to the anointing, if you are from the

Holy, and it will teach you all things (see 1 John 2:20).

If your strength is exhausted in any way, you have not

should have hoped for them, and now experience

you are convinced to have recourse to the power of God, which

loves to be made perfect in our weaknesses.1