We are not responsible for not convincing those who hear
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"We are not responsible for not convincing those who hear, but only for giving them counsel. It is ours to warn; to give heed to the warning is theirs. And just as, if they do many good deeds without our giving any exhortation, all the gain would be theirs only, since we did not counsel them; so, if they give no heed when we warn, all the punishment falls on them; against us there is no accusation, but rather a great reward from God awaits us, since we have discharged our duty. We are commanded only to give the money to the exchangers,1 that is, to speak and to give counsel. Speak, therefore, and warn thy brother. He listens not? Still thou hast thy reward prepared. Only always act thus, and never give up as long as life lasts, until you succeed in producing conversion. Let the termination of your giving counsel be the reception of your warning." St. John Chrysostom, On the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. "But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, That I may declare all Your works." Psalm 73:28 Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.