You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
How narrow the gate, and confined the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it!
in everything being oppressed, yet not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Receive us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have defrauded no one.
For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.
But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother having need, and shuts off his compassion towards him, how does the love of God abide in him?