"We should pay close attention to maintaining inward awareness during
confession, so that our conscience will not deceive itself into
believing that the confession it has made to God is adequate; for though
we may not be aware that we have done anything wrong, the judgment of
God is far more severe than our conscience. This is what Paul in his
wisdom teaches us when he says'But with me it is a very small thing that
I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even
judge myself. For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not
justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord.' (I Cor. 4:3-4)."
St. Diadochos of Photiki.
"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may
exalt you in due time." 1 Peter 5:6
Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.
