There’s no third way

Words of Life - 14 December 2018
 Saint Dimitri of Rostov

This is why you mustn’t be lazy, but rather be eager to do good. Because now’s the time for work; Later’s the time for reward. On earth, war; in heaven, rest. And of necessity you’ll do one or the other: you’ll either win or be defeated. You’ll either stay close to God or be separated from Him. There’s no third way.