Dear Sir,
Today I learned that it was most likely you who betrayed us. I spent ten months in a concentration camp. My father died after nine days of imprisonment. My sister also died in prison.
The evil you have done to me, thank God, turned into good. It brought me closer to the Lord. A harsh punishment awaits you. I pray for you that God will forgive you if you regret your actions. Consider that Jesus took upon himself your sins on the cross as well. If you accept this truth and wish to become his child, you will gain eternal salvation.
I have forgiven you everything. God will also forgive you if you ask Him. He loves you and sent His Son to earth to atone for your sins; to endure punishment for you and for me. You must respond to this. If God says, "Come to me, give me your heart," then your answer must be: "Yes, Lord, I am coming, make me your child." If it is difficult for you to pray, ask God to give you His Spirit, who will instill faith in your heart.
Never doubt that Jesus loves you. He reaches out His hands to accept you.
I hope that the path you choose will lead to your eternal salvation.
Corrie ten Boom
(Dutch Christian Corrie ten Boom /1892–1983/,
letter to the man who betrayed her family during the war for hiding Jews, June 19, 1945)
