
B09. Catechesis: The 55 Counsels of Fr Thomas Hopko
Orthodox Christian Daily Prayer
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Forty Three, Don't Convince Anyone
We don't judge any one for anything. And if we do, then the lord judges us the same way. We are not obliged to put into practice every criticism that's given to us. Sometimes the criticism is false, but we certainly must welcome it and test it carefully. Even when we're accused of something, even if we think it’s not true, we should accept the criticism as true and put it into practiThen we'll never go wrong. If our accuser is right, we have repented and we have pleased them. If they're not right, we've put them to shame. It can't be my desire to convince you and to win in an argument
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