I understand what you mean. Some do not name evil as evil out of pride, Some do not name evil as evil out of pity, But the worst do not name evil as evil out of apathy.
I hesitate speaking out because it does feel like I am joining in on the distress and stress of the dark conversation. I am learning how to speak from love into these conversations though and not attaching to the negative unloving place, I am getting better at it.
Listening seems like an easier and safer bet, rare is the time I can listen to to someone's problems and point to a path of absolute certain success. In this dark time that Christ is the only light and the way that I see is usually the best I have.
It is clear what you communicate because it is from God. I am as many in need of this grace imparted through you that says to die to the world by speaking the truth of God, to those who are on a path to death, in love.
your messages have a way of being timely. It is important to be vigilant over the gates of the heart to keep hatred from the life of thought, and failing there so often to then be vigilant over the tongue and thus contain the blaze.
For my own part, I have been trying to witness for Christ online now for 30 years. I began as a Crusader Anglican. That only generated reaction and rejection, spite and scurrilous selfishness in the hearers. I now speak only in sorrow. As a young Orthodox, I am poorly qualified to speak Christ's Truth from within that Tradition but every day, I am blessed with instruction as Fr Seraphim has given it. I am a poor elderly man now who can see my physical death approaching. My drive to repent grows every day, thanks be to God and with the help of His uncreated grace I pray I am leaving my sins behind. This does not mean I do not bear witness to Christ. I now do so, as much as is in me, in sorrow for sin and in regret for how many have allowed the temptations of the world, the flesh and the Devil to preoccupy them. That is what I note. I now seek always to assume that my readers want to be with our Lord but no longer know (or maybe, never knew) how. I do not Crusade. I simply speak what I have heard as Christ's Truth and let the rest be.
I fight that everyday here at home ....so many worldly sining ways here but no one will listen to me. I'm just a crazy Christian who is to strict.,...even my wife doesn't see it and it breaks my heart
Thank you Father for your words of wisdom. There is much confusion in today's world and within the Church. I've even hit a point where I struggle to see where Orthodoxy is because of falsehoods stated even at the highest levels. How does one find peace with heresies amd delusions?
I think I understand what you are talking about, but I feel I need a couple of more concrete examples in order to be sure I understand it right. Thank you.
Brilliant video's ..much Gratitude for all of these ! God Bless all here.
I believe we need to speak the truth in love. Bless you father.
It seems you are finding the true crisis-points of our day. This and a recent video have really spoken ti me. We need this witness. I need it.
I love how you pronounce "Christians". Very soothing for the ears.
You are a great example for the young generation. It is so rare to see a man living so gracefully
I understand what you mean.
Some do not name evil as evil out of pride,
Some do not name evil as evil out of pity,
But the worst do not name evil as evil out of apathy.
I hesitate speaking out because it does feel like I am joining in on the distress and stress of the dark conversation. I am learning how to speak from love into these conversations though and not attaching to the negative unloving place, I am getting better at it.
This was very much needed advice right at this moment!!!
Listening seems like an easier and safer bet, rare is the time I can listen to to someone's problems and point to a path of absolute certain success. In this dark time that Christ is the only light and the way that I see is usually the best I have.
"What would Love do now"?. Is a good question. Yes indeed your words and knowledge are very timely, insightful and true. With Love and Blessings.
It is clear what you communicate because it is from God. I am as many in need of this grace imparted through you that says to die to the world by speaking the truth of God, to those who are on a path to death, in love.
What if we think we cannot speak that truth without so much anger and condemnation and judgement within our minds and hearts?
your messages have a way of being timely. It is important to be vigilant over the gates of the heart to keep hatred from the life of thought, and failing there so often to then be vigilant over the tongue and thus contain the blaze.
Very timely indeed
I think you communicated this very clearly. Thank you. 🙏
Thank you father
God bless you.
For my own part, I have been trying to witness for Christ online now for 30 years. I began as a Crusader Anglican. That only generated reaction and rejection, spite and scurrilous selfishness in the hearers. I now speak only in sorrow. As a young Orthodox, I am poorly qualified to speak Christ's Truth from within that Tradition but every day, I am blessed with instruction as Fr Seraphim has given it. I am a poor elderly man now who can see my physical death approaching. My drive to repent grows every day, thanks be to God and with the help of His uncreated grace I pray I am leaving my sins behind.
This does not mean I do not bear witness to Christ. I now do so, as much as is in me, in sorrow for sin and in regret for how many have allowed the temptations of the world, the flesh and the Devil to preoccupy them. That is what I note. I now seek always to assume that my readers want to be with our Lord but no longer know (or maybe, never knew) how. I do not Crusade. I simply speak what I have heard as Christ's Truth and let the rest be.
Amen
I fight that everyday here at home ....so many worldly sining ways here but no one will listen to me. I'm just a crazy Christian who is to strict.,...even my wife doesn't see it and it breaks my heart
So True
Thank you Father for your words of wisdom. There is much confusion in today's world and within the Church. I've even hit a point where I struggle to see where Orthodoxy is because of falsehoods stated even at the highest levels. How does one find peace with heresies amd delusions?
I read in the "WatchTower" 32 years ago that Jesus had a sex life. :)
Treat them as a brother and fellow struggler with sin. Is this the message?
I think I understand what you are talking about, but I feel I need a couple of more concrete examples in order to be sure I understand it right. Thank you.
No idea what you are on about, sorry.