Woe is me, O soul, for thou dost remain senseless in the present life, daily indulging in selfish pleasures and comforts and leading a dissolute life. In the age to come thou shalt cry like the rich man; thou shalt be tormented in the flames of eternal fire.

Woe is me, O soul, that thou canst not endure any sorrows inflicted by thy brother, nor even a word of insult; rather, thou art quick to contradict and oppose others. For this thou shalt lose the crown of patience and meekness and wilt be judged with those who begrudge others.

Woe is me, O soul, for thou hatest and revilest thy brother and dost allow others to do the same. For this thou shalt be punished with the murderers; for he who hates his brother is a murderer.

Woe is me, O soul, that thou dost scorn God’s commandments and presume that salvation comes with the label “Christian”; for on that terrible day thou shalt hear the Lord say: Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom.

Woe is me, O soul, for thou dost love the glory of men, honor, luxurious garments, and material acquisitions. For this in the day of judgment thou shalt be an abomination before God; thou shalt be cast away from His face and numbered with the arrogant demons.

Woe is me, O soul, for thou dost sin daily, yet day after day dost thou postpone repentance. Death will overtake thee suddenly, like a thief in the night, and thou wilt be led away in bonds to Gehenna, shedding tears and denouncing thy folly in vain.

Woe is me, O soul, that thou dost tremble not, thinking about the terrible day of judgment, when all the powers of heaven shall be moved with fear, and about how thou shalt appear before the face of God wearing a robe of shame and defilement.