Sin, first of all, inflicts a wound in the soul of the sinner. This is beautifully described in “Crime and punishment” by F. Dostoyevsky. Consequently, repentance – sincere, heartfelt, and active – first and foremost benefits the penitent.
Мысли Пастыря – Pastoral Reflections
Размышления священника о жизни православного христианина – Thoughts of a priest on the life of an Orthodox Christian