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I guess humility really is the best medicine for our wounded souls, wounded by the poison of pride and vain glory.. God have mercy on us and may His loving hands reshape us into His likeness!
I find that pride is the most pervasive of all sins. It's always present in every thought and action. Even as I write this, I'm filled with pride in my recognition of pride's danger. Other passions like anger or lust come and go, but pride is always there under the surface.
Yes, i so understand. Reminds me of the old joke about the guy who received a special lapel button honoring his humility. And had it taken away because he wore it..😏😏
You could die at any moment 🙂 Always keeping that in mind may be humbling. Keeping death as your best friend may be helpful. Knowing that it could tap on your shoulder at any moment puts things into proper perspective.
It is the emptiness of a cup that makes it useful. Therefore the more empty it is, the more it can be filled. Let us empty ourselves of self before God so that He may fill us with His graces and fully use us as He sees fit. Your messages are always enlightening, Father Spyridon.
God does not want us to get rid of our identities. Through carying our cross we are actually becoming the most of ourselves we can possibly be. If we don't do that, we surrender to our egoistical indulgences that strip us of our humanity and make us no better than animals (actually worse, since we have forfeited our choice)
As always, THANK YOU. I once heard an Orthodox priest say that we must dive into the waters of humility to save ourselves, because the demons never follow us there. A lesson i often remember. Sometimes too late. But i do remember eventually..
Salt water or fresh? That is exactly why people go to a casino, when they lose their money, they suffer and gain humility, they humiliate themselves. The soul is Divine...............Falun dafa
I was thinking to boast a bit and show off on social media about a blessing HE is blessing me with. Then this pops up on my feed. HE is closer to us than our own thoughts. Unbelievable.
well...on the other hand, you could post that post showing off the blessing, but to the positive ,it's not enough to defend a temptation of the devil, we must counter attack. when the world says "look what I got" boasting in themselves....don't stay silent, but you say "look what God has given me" Boast in and about God, this gives Him the glory
@@RedDeckRedemption I have thought about that. But, even if I write the caption like that, it still one way or another will put the seed of pride in me. And envy and comparison in other's hearts.
I was born into a Roman Catholic family. I grew up attending a Catholic school with a French priest. He was a decent Roman Catholic priest but he was assigned to a different parish and passed away. Thank you for being the spiritual leader for me at this time. I appreciate the intelligence preservation of ritual and spiritual protection in nearness to the orthodox church.
Maybe the RC Church began with good intentions but Satan sure changed that. He has kept people from learning that reincarnation is a fact of life....................Falun Dafa
True, but keep in mind Father Spyridon clearly believes the RCC is the root cause for Protestantism and it's evil teachings. See the previous THE GATE IS NARROW, FEW WILL ENTER video. Satan is responsible for Protestantism and it's evil teachings, just look at the baptist with 31+ different flavors to choose from, all with varying views and opinions of men. Then there is my former Episcopal Church which condones, supports, and even celebrates homosexuality these days and the ministers don't believe the Bible is true and inerrant. How is that even possible?
@@youraveragejoe123 Yes there is only one Church. For me it is not (yet) important what people call it. We have no orthodox church here. The most important is that God open my eyes and ears so I can know Him.
BODY OF CHRIST SAVE ME! save me from my weak and faltering self. SAVE ME FROM ALL GREED OF MONEY, OF POWER AND WORDLY SHOW. SAVE ME FROM BETRAYING YOU DEAR LORD IN WORD OR THOUGHT AND DEED.
Humility often comes when we see our heart the way God sees our heart! Humble yourself, draw near to God and he will draw near to you. The humble yourself is the pride that is in us, therefore humble yourself. Thank you for your teaching!
I think I understand Ft. Spyridon. There are two glories in this world a fake (vain) glory and real glory. The fake glory you attain it through pleasurable means. The real glory on the other hand is attained through suffering, self denial, long suffering and repentace. The fake glory is accompanied by a demonic feeling to covet something in a rush. The real glory is attained in a more rational logical way truly using our intellect God gave us in its true purpose and form and peace accompanies the pursuit of this glory.
Thank you Father for your spiritual posts. I am Eastern Greek Orthodox for my long life, and I believe this way stronger each day. But hearing from you one the struggles we face is such a blessing to me. Thank you. Patricia
Thank you father for your wise words, i turned to jesus and i am eager to learn more about christ and how i can live a good christian life to honor god, which is hard in our current world.
I think solitude helps one in this struggle. Socializing inevitably bring on these passions for one such as me. It is hard to maintain solitude for those of us living in the world though. Still, it is something I must struggle harder to do.
I don't think solitude is strictly necessary. Jesus rarely sought solitude. He was always with his disciples and encountering people, teaching them and healing them. One helpful thing I've found when I'm with people is to fill my heart with love for them, even strangers. Having love for others subdues the passions.
@@alteredcatscyprus The temptation of solitude is falling for one's echo chamber ie do not believe everything you think. Monks have failed in the worse way by going solo. It can be a form of....Vainglory. Good to check your head with others or at least a priest. Prelest (illusion/delusion) is easily acquired on solo trips. It is not recommended by sage monastics. Now if you mean "socializing" and shallow gossipy nonsense, I most agree. Then it is better to see that clearly and avoid THAT specifically. We focus our disappointments in others, by the very things we dislike most in ourselves. Why? because we know those qualities so well already. Our souls are like onions with many many layers. Gossip is a simple onion skin, but wait....there is MORE....it may be good....it may scare us to death. This is often the heart of soul searching and learning oneself. The Unraveling of the onion/soul, and present our souls and hearts to The Lord. May God bless and help all of us. It tore me apart, yet, I am so much stronger for it. Keep going.- Father Seraphim Rose is a good start. He bio is a wonderful compendium of Orthodoxy that is imbued in a man's life. Amen.
@@ienjoyapples i think Jesus often sought solitude, he certainly spent much of his time ministering to others and often went without food and sleep doing so. But it also says he would wake up early and retreat to a solitary place to pray (Mark 1:35) and sometimes he would even send the crowds away (like Matthew 15:39). I guess The Lord helps us to know when the right time is for either one
@@alteredcatscyprus I often encounter others with this underlying feeling of alienation and contempt for mankind. I try to catch myself when I get these evil feelings, and replace them with positive feelings of love and understanding. It takes practice, but the first step is recognizing evil in your heart.
The degree to which you do not possess the powers of God corresponds with the degree to which you would use those powers in vainglory. What a great insight, and very humbling. Thank you Father.
I watched your videos ... then i met with an Orthodox priest ... today i attended a service ... now i feel very peaceful and rested and ready to pick up my cross at work tomorrow
God I feel like has always given me great looks and vitality and being handsome and the woman that comes with it. I sometimes feel like he’s done this because I’ve lost my mother and father and lil sister to death and my two sons have been kept from me. God has given me great finances and great looks snd sometimes this is really hard not to be proud but I’m humble in my life but I’m proud like I’m special to God. I’m Christina Lebanese Arabic also and the abuse I received from my mother and father and now being alone for so many years it’s almost like God gave me these gifts for keeping my faith. It’s so hard not to be proud and boast that God must love me a lot. But I do love God and Christianity means a lot more being a Arabic Christian than most Americans. I feel guilty for my gifts sometimes I just hope God loves me and knows me and my heart. I’ve never used it to womanize or treat people bad in fact I’ve comforted less fortunate people and woman by giving them love snd attention. God please forgive me for my pride.
Been watching your videos lately, you make a lot of sense to me, I think you speak the truth, I have been so confused all my life about truth, you hear this and that Etc.it’s very confusing to people. I don’t think God wants us to be confused. I know you will not respond, but I do listen to your videos,
Thank you for your comment Darrell. The truth is objective, Christ is the Truth. If we cannot know the truth, then all is lost and we may as collapse into personal opinions and nothing matters. Similarly, morality has no truth without objectivity, and there is nothing beyond pleasure and pain with which to judge our behaviour. God bless you.
Thank you again Father spryidon for this much needed message! I have struggled much over the years with my own passions of pride and self assurance, only to come up empty and broken. Humility is something I work so very hard to obtain, and usually only do so by suffering. I am thankful for your messages each week and soon will visit my first Orthodox Church (I found one in the neighboring city).
Dear Father, what a powerful and unoften taught reflection on “ gifts of nature and gifts of Grace .” You are bring used by the Lord in mighty ways . Thoxa to Theo 🙏
Anytime I would thank my parish priest for a good homily or for ministering to my soul in some way, he would always reply with “Thanks be to God” to show humility, knowing he is just a vessel and good things “cometh down from thee, the Father of Lights”. So now, I just say “Thanks be to God for…” whatever I was grateful to him for. And when people thank me for something or express gratitude towards me, I’ve gotten in the habit of replying with “Thanks be to God.” So, Fr. Spyridon, thanks be to God for your ministry. 🙏 The point you made about Him withholding His Grace when we’re vainglorious - this was new to me and it makes perfect sense. Making a habit of using the phrase “Thanks be to God” can protect us from vainglory, and saying it to others when we compliment them can protect them from falling into vainglory. (p.s. Please forgive me if I sound vainglorious in this comment, as well. Just wanted to share this advice from my priest in case it could help others.)
Perhaps it is good to share! I was told that if someone thanks me for something I had done, I should reply "Thank God" and give God the glory for helping me. Kwim? 💒
Yes, pride goeth before a fall. “The pomp of power, the boast of heraldry, all await alike the inevitable hour…the paths of (earthly) glory lead but to the grave.”
humility is never preached enough.... if we could see how imperfect we really are revealed just for a moment every human would turn beet red with shame. shame at how highly we held ourselves... God wants to change us though... so we have no excuse to be mad at Him for making us like this when He wants to improve us.
Fr Spyridon you tell the truth. I often wonder about Fame and Fortune when a person dies and the masses adoring these people they all die in the end . Jesus Christ said Heaven and Earth will pass away but my word's will not pass away. Jesus also said reach for the gift's that have eternal life. The Bread of Eternal Life Amen 🙏
This is SO PROFOUND!!! A real awaking for the purpose of man. Thank you father Spyridon. May our Merciful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ always bless you!!! The unworthy of Las Vegas
You say we will always fail, and this is true as we are sinners and will always sin. We live amongst them (sinners) in their world, where forth our bread and butter comes from (The Economy), we cannot "not" live a manner whereby we will be perfect or good enough for God's grace, as I don't know anyplace that will feed your children (money) that will not have sin. God's grace is not something you get to choose !, it's given to us regardless. If it were not so, no sinner would be able to repent in his last breath. This is the most humbling thing of all, that God loves you regardless of what you say. I sin out of frustration, sometimes boredom, I don't do it to hurt God or myself, it's just what happens when your human. THANK GOD !!! Jesus understands that!. You have a tough job Sir, I am humbled by your calling. Glad there are still men that are devout.
I recently read the first 30 chapters of Augustine's on Grace & Free Will, and everything said here is in agreement. We have received grace for grace; even our works are gifts. Without him we cannot do any good thing, so that none may boast. And so on. I have been guilty of boasting and thereby rejected God's gifts.
I am an Anglican and I have learnt humility. It took me many years to awaken and repent. I am happy going to Anglican church here in Mexico - to hear old and new testament readings - to sing beautiful songs of praise and reverence - and to say a psalm - and of course receive the Holy Eucharist in Jesus’ name and to remember Him and give thanks… I am also there to remember humility, to ask for forgiveness to my sins and to say the Lord’s Prayer. I reach out to my Orthodox.brothers and sisters to ask them to recognize in the above - which represents all Anglican/Church of England/Episcopalean services a common ministry throughout the world…. Of course there was a schism - and much later England was declared s heretic nation by Rome. But all is water under the bridge - we all will continue to pray on Earth to God in Christ’s Holy name - all reading the same Gospel in His praise. We are like distant cousins singing a song grown a little different in flourishes and lack thereof - but in ESSENCE there IS a harmony. When you say NO - only we the Orthodox are Christians - we ALONE go to heaven… Some of you sound far too PROUD… Do you see what I mean? Vain and proud of your own house alone. Only Christ will choose who of us will go to heaven. Love thy neighbour - and thy enemy - and be welcoming not so hostile. Or am I missing something important? It is wonderful to hear Father Spyridon speak. I have been watching for several years. God bless all.
Just because some try to limit God's Grace and Mercy, recall that The Lord will have Mercy on those that He will have Mercy. But, if you were in a flood, rather than trying to survive clinging to a plank it would be better to board the Ark. The fullness is what I mean. Love!
+ Père Spyridon, Merci pour cette belle vidéo instructive sur la vaine gloire ! + Père Spyridon, donner moi une parole ! Merci + Paix en Christ + Jean-Noël +
Thank you very much for being such a good teacher, God bless you! I found your videos exactly at a time when I needed good teachings. Father Spyridon, may I please ask what's the best way to repent? I'm not even sure if I know how to repent correctly. By the way, I have a burning question at the back of my mind, "What will life be like in the afterlife?" Is it a sin to write a fantasy book inspired by God and the story of Christ? I've written a 450-page book so far, and I'm terrified at the possibility that if I ever do release it, God will feel dishonored if I accidentally misinterpreted him in my inspired work. How should I act if I ever become wealthy and successful? Is it bad to become wealthy? Thank you for your time if you've read this comment and or replied!
I only ever used my gifts for his service I still have so much less than everyone I am so sad I am left behind and never chosen for anything good. He always chooses others and sumps me away
be as meek and humble as one can possibly be in this life. Be like the dirt and make yourself so small so that god can bestow his graceful love and protection. Be so small.
Father,i am happy you all have a chance to live with nature and i envy you for that.but not all of us lives in the wild where everything rules by natural force of nature but by a mind control of city,a city sometimes qives us comfort and stress follow.but we cant go back,its too late for a trap soul in a city.everything now has a wall and that wall force them to go on to survive.
Psalms 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Thank you Father. makes me call to mind saint Paul's experience 2 cor 12 :7- And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of revelations, a thorn in the Flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me.
Vanity is to pride as boy is to man. Vanity within us can grow into pride. Even an angel fell from Heaven because of pride. Pride grows in vain glory. Vain glory is empty glory. It is empty because it is earthly glory. Vain glory dies. It is empty to boast vain glory because every good thing has been given to us by God. Vain glory denies that truth that God has given us all these good gifts. How could we boast?
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Please have a sermon that gives us the definition of what forgiveness is. Thanks
The truth that i fall away.
I guess humility really is the best medicine for our wounded souls, wounded by the poison of pride and vain glory.. God have mercy on us and may His loving hands reshape us into His likeness!
As the fathers state, humility is a fundamental essential.
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Amen!!
As pride was the worst sun and was responsible for the falling of Satan, humility is the best virtue
I find that pride is the most pervasive of all sins. It's always present in every thought and action. Even as I write this, I'm filled with pride in my recognition of pride's danger. Other passions like anger or lust come and go, but pride is always there under the surface.
Yes, i so understand. Reminds me of the old joke about the guy who received a special lapel button honoring his humility. And had it taken away because he wore it..😏😏
You can't put lipstick on a pig. Without Jesus we are just pigs wallowing in the mud.
we have boastful gay pride here in brighton, a testing time
Lust and anger are very serious also ,they don't come and go for many people
You could die at any moment 🙂
Always keeping that in mind may be humbling. Keeping death as your best friend may be helpful. Knowing that it could tap on your shoulder at any moment puts things into proper perspective.
It is the emptiness of a cup that makes it useful. Therefore the more empty it is, the more it can be filled. Let us empty ourselves of self before God so that He may fill us with His graces and fully use us as He sees fit. Your messages are always enlightening, Father Spyridon.
God does not want us to get rid of our identities. Through carying our cross we are actually becoming the most of ourselves we can possibly be. If we don't do that, we surrender to our egoistical indulgences that strip us of our humanity and make us no better than animals (actually worse, since we have forfeited our choice)
@@icoivo5529 Well said.
Perfect truth.
@@Trinity_Sunrise Lord Jesus Christ is a Good Doctor: ua-cam.com/video/-26nTuKRVME/v-deo.html
@lco lvo agreed
Western culture now celebrates this passion. My children were taught evil in school under the illusion of pride and self-esteem.
The Luciferian elite have fooled this whole world.
In this moment, homeschooling with God is the best choice
Bine sa te vad aici frate
Yeah, like the ‘pride’-parade. The word is even in it
Why did you send them there?
We must decrease so that He may increase, in our lives and in the world.
Amen!
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Nothing can be gained without first something must be given....................Falun Dafa
You and everyone else need a great teacher and Falun Gong has that teacher.
As always, THANK YOU. I once heard an Orthodox priest say that we must dive into the waters of humility to save ourselves, because the demons never follow us there.
A lesson i often remember. Sometimes too late. But i do remember eventually..
@@jacksonrelaxin3425 dont be pendantic with words. you know what he means
That is an awesome saying, thanks for sharing it.
Powerful
Salt water or fresh? That is exactly why people go to a casino, when they lose their money, they suffer and gain humility, they humiliate themselves. The soul is Divine...............Falun dafa
@@jeff_forsytheHoly, as in the waters of our baptism, might be one way to answer your query.
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I seem to fail at it every day..
Glory to God for all things☦️☦️☦️
I was thinking to boast a bit and show off on social media about a blessing HE is blessing me with.
Then this pops up on my feed.
HE is closer to us than our own thoughts.
Unbelievable.
well...on the other hand, you could post that post showing off the blessing, but to the positive ,it's not enough to defend a temptation of the devil, we must counter attack.
when the world says "look what I got" boasting in themselves....don't stay silent, but you say "look what God has given me"
Boast in and about God, this gives Him the glory
@@RedDeckRedemption I have thought about that.
But, even if I write the caption like that, it still one way or another will put the seed of pride in me. And envy and comparison in other's hearts.
You think people think, guess again.
You and everyone else need a great teacher and Falun Gong has that teacher.
I heard once the following: " In Heaven, there is no pride. In Hell.....there is no humility".
In heaven you are taken care of not thrown away in homeless shelter
@@SarahBaer-wd7iq How do you know? Are you a fortune-teller or what?
Taking pride in what you achieve is not a sin and Hell is full of humility, that is what is being taught there.............................Falun Dafa
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
what did you do that was so bad?
I was born into a Roman Catholic family. I grew up attending a Catholic school with a French priest. He was a decent Roman Catholic priest but he was assigned to a different parish and passed away. Thank you for being the spiritual leader for me at this time. I appreciate the intelligence preservation of ritual and spiritual protection in nearness to the orthodox church.
Maybe the RC Church began with good intentions but Satan sure changed that. He has kept people from learning that reincarnation is a fact of life....................Falun Dafa
I am a Traditional Roman Catholic and listen to you regularly. You help me greatly.🌹
Me to 😇
I am a traditional sinner, this channel help me to.
Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner
True, but keep in mind Father Spyridon clearly believes the RCC is the root cause for Protestantism and it's evil teachings. See the previous THE GATE IS NARROW, FEW WILL ENTER video. Satan is responsible for Protestantism and it's evil teachings, just look at the baptist with 31+ different flavors to choose from, all with varying views and opinions of men. Then there is my former Episcopal Church which condones, supports, and even celebrates homosexuality these days and the ministers don't believe the Bible is true and inerrant. How is that even possible?
Me three.
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Yes there is only one Church. For me it is not (yet) important what people call it.
We have no orthodox church here.
The most important is that God open my eyes and ears so I can know Him.
BODY OF CHRIST SAVE ME! save me from my weak and faltering self. SAVE ME FROM ALL GREED OF MONEY, OF POWER AND WORDLY SHOW. SAVE ME FROM BETRAYING YOU DEAR LORD IN WORD OR THOUGHT AND DEED.
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You first............................Falun Dafa
Thank you Father. Repentance is the answer to vain glory.
Only through humility can we defeat the devil. By staying humble and resisting pride, we cut the devil at the knees☦️🙏
Yes! A great weapon indeed!
Without God, you do not have a chance.....................Falun Dafa
...as always, a GOOD WORD.....James 4:6, ..God resists the proud, but gives Grace to the humble.....Amen...
Without humility we are lost. Love you Fr Spyridon.
Lord help me to remain humble in all of my ways. Let me please you in my humility and I pray that you my Lord increase in my life. 🙏✝️❤️
Father, please keep these videos going. They are a huge help!
Absolutely 100% perfectly said.
Amen, Amen Every good thing has come from above, from the father of the celestial lights in heaven and all things on earth. Thankyou 🙏🏾❤️
I really needed this! Glory to God.
Humility often comes when we see our heart the way God sees our heart! Humble yourself, draw near to God and he will draw near to you. The humble yourself is the pride that is in us, therefore humble yourself.
Thank you for your teaching!
I think I understand Ft. Spyridon. There are two glories in this world a fake (vain) glory and real glory. The fake glory you attain it through pleasurable means. The real glory on the other hand is attained through suffering, self denial, long suffering and repentace. The fake glory is accompanied by a demonic feeling to covet something in a rush. The real glory is attained in a more rational logical way truly using our intellect God gave us in its true purpose and form and peace accompanies the pursuit of this glory.
As a priest I find your videos very helpful for my converts as well as myself. Thank you Fr. Spyridon
Thank you for the encouraging words Father.
💚💚💚so true thank Lord God for this video.
Just what I need to hear Father, and at a very timely moment! Thank you, and may God continue to bless your ministry!
Vainglory destroyed my life and essentially furled my social anxiety but now thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ I am free once more 😭✝️❤️
Father, your words have enlightened my heart and soul
Several of your videos that I've seen recently addressed questions I have had, of late. Timely. Thank you for your work.
Thank you Father for your spiritual posts. I am Eastern Greek Orthodox for my long life, and I believe this way stronger each day. But hearing from you one the struggles we face is such a blessing to me. Thank you. Patricia
" I am meek and lowly in heart..", said Our Lord. If HE is known for HIS humility......
Great talk Father.
Thanks for your sermon Fr. Spyridon, your name is on the list of names I pray for every Sunday
🙏🙏🙏thank you, a fantastic voice for all humanity🙏🙏🙏but we all must repent...all glory to God🙏🙏🙏his hour is near my neighbors🙏🙏🙏
I am grateful for your spiritual leadership, Father Spyridon...this lesson is enlightening...
This is probably one of the most important sermons I've heard. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Father. Incredible homily.
Thank you Father for explaining this for us,. Thank you for shouting the truth of the Holy Orthodox Faith; necessary for Salvation. Doxa soi O Theos!
Thank you father for your wise words, i turned to jesus and i am eager to learn more about christ and how i can live a good christian life to honor god, which is hard in our current world.
Glory to God. I accept whatever judgment He calls upon me.
This is the exact message I needed to hear today. Thank you Father Spyridon. God Bless you.
I think solitude helps one in this struggle. Socializing inevitably bring on these passions for one such as me. It is hard to maintain solitude for those of us living in the world though. Still, it is something I must struggle harder to do.
I don't think solitude is strictly necessary. Jesus rarely sought solitude. He was always with his disciples and encountering people, teaching them and healing them. One helpful thing I've found when I'm with people is to fill my heart with love for them, even strangers. Having love for others subdues the passions.
@@ienjoyapples You are way ahead of me if you are able to fill your heart with love for others.
@@alteredcatscyprus The temptation of solitude is falling for one's echo chamber ie do not believe everything you think. Monks have failed in the worse way by going solo. It can be a form of....Vainglory. Good to check your head with others or at least a priest. Prelest (illusion/delusion) is easily acquired on solo trips. It is not recommended by sage monastics. Now if you mean "socializing" and shallow gossipy nonsense, I most agree. Then it is better to see that clearly and avoid THAT specifically. We focus our disappointments in others, by the very things we dislike most in ourselves. Why? because we know those qualities so well already. Our souls are like onions with many many layers. Gossip is a simple onion skin, but wait....there is MORE....it may be good....it may scare us to death. This is often the heart of soul searching and learning oneself. The Unraveling of the onion/soul, and present our souls and hearts to The Lord. May God bless and help all of us. It tore me apart, yet, I am so much stronger for it. Keep going.- Father Seraphim Rose is a good start. He bio is a wonderful compendium of Orthodoxy that is imbued in a man's life. Amen.
@@ienjoyapples i think Jesus often sought solitude, he certainly spent much of his time ministering to others and often went without food and sleep doing so. But it also says he would wake up early and retreat to a solitary place to pray (Mark 1:35) and sometimes he would even send the crowds away (like Matthew 15:39). I guess The Lord helps us to know when the right time is for either one
@@alteredcatscyprus I often encounter others with this underlying feeling of alienation and contempt for mankind. I try to catch myself when I get these evil feelings, and replace them with positive feelings of love and understanding. It takes practice, but the first step is recognizing evil in your heart.
The degree to which you do not possess the powers of God corresponds with the degree to which you would use those powers in vainglory. What a great insight, and very humbling. Thank you Father.
This is guy is soothing to listen to.
I watched your videos ... then i met with an Orthodox priest ... today i attended a service ... now i feel very peaceful and rested and ready to pick up my cross at work tomorrow
God I feel like has always given me great looks and vitality and being handsome and the woman that comes with it. I sometimes feel like he’s done this because I’ve lost my mother and father and lil sister to death and my two sons have been kept from me. God has given me great finances and great looks snd sometimes this is really hard not to be proud but I’m humble in my life but I’m proud like I’m special to God. I’m Christina Lebanese Arabic also and the abuse I received from my mother and father and now being alone for so many years it’s almost like God gave me these gifts for keeping my faith. It’s so hard not to be proud and boast that God must love me a lot. But I do love God and Christianity means a lot more being a Arabic Christian than most Americans. I feel guilty for my gifts sometimes I just hope God loves me and knows me and my heart. I’ve never used it to womanize or treat people bad in fact I’ve comforted less fortunate people and woman by giving them love snd attention. God please forgive me for my pride.
So many pitfalls in today world. Thank you again for your words.
Been watching your videos lately, you make a lot of sense to me, I think you speak the truth, I have been so confused all my life about truth, you hear this and that Etc.it’s very confusing to people. I don’t think God wants us to be confused. I know you will not respond, but I do listen to your videos,
Thank you for your comment Darrell. The truth is objective, Christ is the Truth. If we cannot know the truth, then all is lost and we may as collapse into personal opinions and nothing matters. Similarly, morality has no truth without objectivity, and there is nothing beyond pleasure and pain with which to judge our behaviour. God bless you.
Thank you again Father spryidon for this much needed message! I have struggled much over the years with my own passions of pride and self assurance, only to come up empty and broken. Humility is something I work so very hard to obtain, and usually only do so by suffering. I am thankful for your messages each week and soon will visit my first Orthodox Church (I found one in the neighboring city).
Dear Father, what a powerful and unoften taught reflection on “ gifts of nature and gifts of Grace .”
You are bring used by the Lord in mighty ways . Thoxa to Theo 🙏
This was my confirmation I just asked for! Thank you and bless you! 🙏😁❤
Thank you Father Spyridon
"Seek ye first,the Kingdom of God,
An all these things,shall be added into you"
Anytime I would thank my parish priest for a good homily or for ministering to my soul in some way, he would always reply with “Thanks be to God” to show humility, knowing he is just a vessel and good things “cometh down from thee, the Father of Lights”.
So now, I just say “Thanks be to God for…” whatever I was grateful to him for. And when people thank me for something or express gratitude towards me, I’ve gotten in the habit of replying with “Thanks be to God.” So, Fr. Spyridon, thanks be to God for your ministry. 🙏 The point you made about Him withholding His Grace when we’re vainglorious - this was new to me and it makes perfect sense.
Making a habit of using the phrase “Thanks be to God” can protect us from vainglory, and saying it to others when we compliment them can protect them from falling into vainglory.
(p.s. Please forgive me if I sound vainglorious in this comment, as well. Just wanted to share this advice from my priest in case it could help others.)
Perhaps it is good to share!
I was told that if someone thanks me for something I had done, I should reply "Thank God" and give God the glory for helping me.
Kwim?
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Amen. Thank you, Father Spyridon. God Bless.
Yes, pride goeth before a fall. “The pomp of power, the boast of heraldry, all await alike the inevitable hour…the paths of (earthly) glory lead but to the grave.”
Yes and you can't put lipstick on a pig. We are all just pigs without Jesus.
from a greek orthodox God bless you father
Thank you Fr. I needed this message today. Lord Jesus have mercy on me and forgive me.🙏✝️🕊🙌❤
humility is never preached enough.... if we could see how imperfect we really are revealed just for a moment every human would turn beet red with shame. shame at how highly we held ourselves... God wants to change us though... so we have no excuse to be mad at Him for making us like this when He wants to improve us.
It's not our fault that we are not perfect. How?
Fr Spyridon you tell the truth. I often wonder about Fame and Fortune when a person dies and the masses adoring these people they all die in the end . Jesus Christ said Heaven and Earth will pass away but my word's will not pass away. Jesus also said reach for the gift's that have eternal life. The Bread of Eternal Life Amen 🙏
This is SO PROFOUND!!! A real awaking for the purpose of man. Thank you father Spyridon. May our Merciful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ always bless you!!!
The unworthy of Las Vegas
I have returned to the Father the Son and Holy Spirit. This has touched my heart. I am gracious for your words.
You say we will always fail, and this is true as we are sinners and will always sin. We live amongst them (sinners) in their world, where forth our bread and butter comes from (The Economy), we cannot "not" live a manner whereby we will be perfect or good enough for God's grace, as I don't know anyplace that will feed your children (money) that will not have sin. God's grace is not something you get to choose !, it's given to us regardless. If it were not so, no sinner would be able to repent in his last breath. This is the most humbling thing of all, that God loves you regardless of what you say. I sin out of frustration, sometimes boredom, I don't do it to hurt God or myself, it's just what happens when your human. THANK GOD !!! Jesus understands that!. You have a tough job Sir, I am humbled by your calling. Glad there are still men that are devout.
Thank you for your messages … they help me so much to continually turn to God for sustenance.
God bless you!
I recently read the first 30 chapters of Augustine's on Grace & Free Will, and everything said here is in agreement. We have received grace for grace; even our works are gifts. Without him we cannot do any good thing, so that none may boast. And so on. I have been guilty of boasting and thereby rejected God's gifts.
Thank you father! ☦️
Amen 🙏 all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ
❤🕊️🙏☦️ GOD HAVE MERCY ON US SINNERS ☦️🙏⛪️💪
I am an Anglican and I have learnt humility. It took me many years to awaken and repent.
I am happy going to Anglican church here in Mexico - to hear old and new testament readings - to sing beautiful songs of praise and reverence - and to say a psalm - and of course receive the Holy Eucharist in Jesus’ name and to remember Him and give thanks… I am also there to remember humility, to ask for forgiveness to my sins and to say the Lord’s Prayer.
I reach out to my Orthodox.brothers and sisters to ask them to recognize in the above - which represents all Anglican/Church of England/Episcopalean services a common ministry throughout the world….
Of course there was a schism - and much later England was declared s heretic nation by Rome.
But all is water under the bridge - we all will continue to pray on Earth to God in Christ’s Holy name - all reading the same Gospel in His praise.
We are like distant cousins singing a song grown a little different in flourishes and lack thereof - but in ESSENCE there IS a harmony.
When you say NO - only we the Orthodox are Christians - we ALONE go to heaven… Some of you sound far too PROUD… Do you see what I mean? Vain and proud of your own house alone.
Only Christ will choose who of us will go to heaven.
Love thy neighbour - and thy enemy - and be welcoming not so hostile.
Or am I missing something important?
It is wonderful to hear Father Spyridon speak. I have been watching for several years.
God bless all.
Just because some try to limit God's Grace and Mercy, recall that The Lord will have Mercy on those that He will have Mercy.
But, if you were in a flood, rather than trying to survive clinging to a plank it would be better to board the Ark.
The fullness is what I mean.
Love!
+ Père Spyridon, Merci pour cette belle vidéo instructive sur la vaine gloire ! + Père Spyridon, donner moi une parole ! Merci + Paix en Christ + Jean-Noël +
Thank you Father Spyridon
Thank you Fr. Spyridon, God bless you.
Thank you for this video, Amen ❤
So inspiring father. These words have the power to purify our hearts.
Thank you very much for being such a good teacher, God bless you! I found your videos exactly at a time when I needed good teachings.
Father Spyridon, may I please ask what's the best way to repent? I'm not even sure if I know how to repent correctly.
By the way, I have a burning question at the back of my mind, "What will life be like in the afterlife?"
Is it a sin to write a fantasy book inspired by God and the story of Christ? I've written a 450-page book so far, and I'm terrified at the possibility that if I ever do release it, God will feel dishonored if I accidentally misinterpreted him in my inspired work.
How should I act if I ever become wealthy and successful? Is it bad to become wealthy?
Thank you for your time if you've read this comment and or replied!
What a blessing to have found this channel. Thank you Father.
Oh I need a super dose of humility...Please Mother Mary Grant me an ocean of tears
Many thanks Father Spyridon your channel has given me much food for thought.
Thank you Father for this video. Indeed, I needed to hear this. May God bless you!
I only ever used my gifts for his service I still have so much less than everyone I am so sad I am left behind and never chosen for anything good. He always chooses others and sumps me away
You are not forgotten
Tkx. Please don't stop these videos.
be as meek and humble as one can possibly be in this life. Be like the dirt and make yourself so small so that god can bestow his graceful love and protection. Be so small.
Thank you for speaking God's truth very wise words godly wisdom 🙏 ❤
God bless you father spyridon you help me alot to think in god
Thank you Father Spyridon, you‘re truly a huge blessing from God to me!!
God bless your beautiful speech. Glory to God!
Father,i am happy you all have a chance to live with nature and i envy you for that.but not all of us lives in the wild where everything rules by natural force of nature but by a mind control of city,a city sometimes qives us comfort and stress follow.but we cant go back,its too late for a trap soul in a city.everything now has a wall and that wall force them to go on to survive.
The animals in the background: "HALLELUJAH!! Amen."
God bless you, Fr Spyridon, your videos are truly a treasure for the world.
Father Spyridon, would love to hear a sermon from you on false compassion... keep up the great videos, you are a light in the darkness. Thank you.
Psalms 103:10
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
I'm doing my best; but I have to raise myself much higher for the glory of GOD. No more excuses !
Wonderful talk. Thank you so much.
TY Father, Christ our God blesses me through your teachings.
Look forward to your videos. They are grounding.
Thank you Father.
makes me call to mind saint Paul's experience
2 cor 12 :7- And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of revelations, a thorn in the Flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me.
I all ways enjoy your teachings.
The off center camera focus is appealing.
I Love You.
Peace!
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Vanity is to pride as boy is to man. Vanity within us can grow into pride. Even an angel fell from Heaven because of pride. Pride grows in vain glory. Vain glory is empty glory. It is empty because it is earthly glory. Vain glory dies. It is empty to boast vain glory because every good thing has been given to us by God. Vain glory denies that truth that God has given us all these good gifts. How could we boast?