Some temptation happened to you, some trial on the part of your brother, and
the sorrow led you to hatred. Do not be overcome by hate but overcome hate
with love. You will defeat it in the following way: if you pray for your brother
before God in purity of heart and accept his apology. Or even if you also try to
soften him with your own apology, also considering yourself the cause of
temptation and at the same time showing longsuffering until the cloud of trial
passes.
Saint Maximus the Confessor
Translated by Dr. Nick Stergiou
