On ingratitude for the love of God [Part 1 of 4] It depends upon how each person faces and deals with these tribulations [as to whether or not they are of benefit]. Those who do not have a good disposition, curse God when they are burdened by trials and tribulations. Why should that happen to me? they say. There, that other person has so many blessings! What kind of God is that? They do NOT say, I have sinned; instead, they have many hardships. But people who have philotimo will say: Glory be to God! This trial has brought me closer to God. God has allowed this for my benefit. And while these people may not have been going to church at all, they start attending on a regular basis --- going to Confession and receiving Holy Communion. Indeed, many times the very tough ones, who experience some trial, are brought by God to such a degree of philotimo that the turn their lives around; and with the pain they feel for all they have done, try to make amends. From the Teachings of the Blessed Elder Paisios: On Family Life
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