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Dear Father! I have a question regarding the Orthodox faith...I am born into the faith, and I'm concerned about priests not taking on the issue of abortion...particularly in this day and age and time of US elections, these conversations are running rampant. I asked a priest in GOARCH and he said the word abortion is not in the Bible...I am dismayed at such an answer and I remarked that "thou shall not kill" is.....I've seen your video on it and was very pleased that you call abortion a sin, but it is not discussed at all...I'm not sure how to deal with this type of selective denial, as it exists for other sins as well, i.e. homosexuality....the answer tends to be don't be judgmental...would you have a few words of wisdom on these topics? Are we not supposed to read and follow biblical principles. In America, there are so many democrats in church, all voting for a party openly supporting abortion and the homosexual lifestyle. This is quite concerning for me as a Christian. Perhaps somewhere where I could write to discuss this further? Thank you and God Bless You! ....Elaine
I can't really consider my emotions as anything else but my enemy, as it attempts to mislead or pull me away from the Truth of God. My opinion is not a valid point, as I most assuredly prefer God's opinion over my own. I'm not perfect, but God is. I'm not strong or sure or even good in any way, so I heavily rely on God for answers and directions I seek. With scripture, I can clearly see what and where I need to be, but my material person is nearly always in conflict, as scripture says. The spiritual and the material are at constant war, and I'm no exception, so God is the correct answer and the true path to a peace I cannot obtain in my own power or ability. I only need to obey and trust God beyond myself and know that God knows what is best. It's never an easy process but God delivered me from my own path to destruction, so I just need to commit fully to His way and not my own, and find assurance in God's hands. Love you brother Spyridon, as God loves me.
You hit the nail on the head again, Father. I've been to these non-denominational "Church of Christ" services, where they'll have a rock band for worship and it's all about fun whilst ignoring the level of self-sacrifice that being a Christian demands. I've always felt out of place when I went to them. Ever since I've found this channel I've only ever want to move further in the direction of Orthodoxy.
Thank you for sharing this experience, I've had a similiar experience and share the same feeling of being out of place. Inquiring into Orthodoxy has been a blessing in many ways and I am so eager to be more apart in it
I've been watching your channel for two yrs now. I grew up non denomination christian. However after seeing & experiencing so many types of Christianity I've been having alot of pull going towards the sacred. Which I have found in your teaching. So much so I started attending a orthodox church. I've only gone a few times yet I experience a warmth & community I've never experienced anywhere else. Thanks for teaching me so much.😊
I had pride. when my feelings were so strong I foolishly paired them with my ideas of glorifying God. And God let me go through with my ideas, my sin only resulted in death. And when I heard God’s voice through my mentors warning me prior, I thought that they have no idea what I was feeling, therefore what they are saying must not be true. I worshipped myself and fell hard. Please pray for my fortitude, in bearing my cross. Please pray for the lives of those I have effected
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is His faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23
I love how father strydon emphasized the western.... Fully knowing that pinpointing it could lead them to hating him..But still disregard it for he has to convey God's word
If the old fallen man inside us is complaining about something we're going through, we should keep doing it. What is pleasant to the body, is an enemy to the Spirit.
Yes If we are to be true and worthy servants of Christ, we must willingly submit to the dealings of the Holy Spirit so that He can lead us to take our cross daily. There cannot be two Lords on the throne of our life-Jesus has to take over all. Self must die and decrease so that Christ can increase (John 3:30) We must not take the easy road but the way of the cross, that is what separates from new age/false christianity.
@@princess_c3th4r1n3No rules. please understand....discipline is not a rule, discipline is a behavior that springs from a deeper understanding on how life works in this time based dimension : emotions are indeed a pool of dangerous currents underneath a sea of Love.(not romantic love but LOVE)
Doubt is part of life, all across the board, do not frustrate yourself. Christianity and its loud Churches are not the Christ...Jesus is the fruit of Silence, God is Stillness... However, what Fe. Spyridon is saying here is so true... I'd take the liberty nevertheless, to emphasize that false emotions are indeed dangerous, but unfortunatelly they are everywhere in religious communities, specially Christian churches where false morality has been so palpable ftom the get go...they do not teach about the mind... Life on Earth is complex, difficult and bound by Time: Birth/Death. This is a fact, not an opinion. In between Birth and Death, we have to 'swim' in this Ocean of emotions, because we have an unruly mind...or float in the peace of Acceptance, where all doubt becomes irrelevant... Wishing you ❤
One day when I'm an adult I wanna be an orthodox Christian because I am a sinner and I want to fully dedicate my life to the Lord Almighty ❤🙏🏾 (I'm a Protestant Christian)
@@nickolasMusashi if you want to know how to do it cry out to the Lord this doesn't have to be literal crying but just pray and ask God to help you get closer to him and if your genuine in time he will change you I'm changing right now I just recently devoted my life to him and all my life I asked him to help me change and I finally am starting to
@@nickolasMusashi I understand our life gets crazy but orthodoxy is so beautiful I really pray you find time to go to your local orthodox church . God bless.
Dear Father Spyridon Thank you for gracing us with your presence and words of wisdom. You are easily one of the few on the Internet who actually preaches the word of God truthfully and passionately without any political or worldly social agenda. This is a strong testament that God is continuously working in each of our lives to bring us closer to Him and his love in a world that is infested with secularism and sin. There is no amount of media or other wordly archetype that could ever bring me true peace and joy, only with God's presence, and I'm extremely grateful that He speaks through you. Apart from Prayer, Church and the Bible, you are a source of spiritual wisdom I can rely on to seek and know what it means to be a true Christian. May the Lord continue to bless you and your unwavering and powerful ability to gift us fruitful and spiritual wisdom
I just clicked on the video. But I am afraid of God and doubt because of my thoughts and feelings. Now I see this video about not relying on feeling. God is good and I pray we never doubt that. AMEN
God is the voice of authority within you, He's subtle and reserved..he tells you what you KNOW to be right or true. For example, the 6am alarm clock goes off and you KNOW you should get up and start your day but WANT to sleep in and hit the snooze button...The trick is to obey and cultivate and grow this voice
You may simply be under the conviction of the Holy Spirit to repent, that's what the agitation is. The turmoil may be there to get your rebel to repent. It's worth repenting. He gives back so much more.
Im never here this early so I'd like to say thank you Father for the wisdom you always share. You have been one of the key components in my conversion and your advice has helped me greatly in the battle against lust. God bless you father ☦
I just visited a Pentecostel church for the first time this past Sunday. Talk about “feelings”. There were aspects of it that I enjoyed but the feeling part felt like a show and people working themselves up. I’ve been Protestant my whole life, going to different denominations’ churches over the years. I’m seeking so hard right now and I cannot shut off the voice of Orthodoxy calling me home. I will lead my family to Orthodox Church this Sunday! I’m not wasting another day not focusing on the whole truth. I want to become a catechumen ASAP!!! ☦️
I was an evangelical for 25+ years, on staff at a non-denominational church for 15 as a “director of worship.” When I encountered Holy Orthodoxy I knew that this was the true church and that the issues I had noticed various Protestant groups and my own church experience could not be ignored or resolved. I walked away from my church staff position, my family and I became catechumens last year and were just recently baptized. We’re never looking back. So glad that you are coming into the church too. God bless you.
Thank-you for giving us the word today, I have read throughout the bible when people praised the Lord they did it joyfully and loudly. It says to shout for joy and praise him with the tambourine and even dancing! I'm not familiar with orthodoxy but I like to listen to you talk about the word of the Lord. It's always amazing and beautiful.
You said it perfectly Father Spyridon. Its the Determination of the Will in line with Gods Will. There is no other way to Crucify the old Man. Thank you Father Spyridon. God Bless You.
After so many years now I am finally able to see the old man of sin in me. I can see his ways and his chains. Christ please call me out from that tomb and give me the strength to carry on in your service. 🔥☦️☦️☦️🔥
I will keep that in mind with all my losses. I will also keep that in mind if I see a drowning child, dont trust my emotions that make me want to move. I've made that mistake, mine weren't saved for me so the feeling just became resentment. Won't be making it again.
There are so many different obstacles that I face as a single mom. God give me strength. I’m struggling to make ends meet. Both of my sons are special needs and require much from me. I keep faith. I know that God will provide he has this far. So as I struggle to provide for my children, and as I struggle to pay bills every month. I turn to you Heavenly Father for guidance.
Spend some time in the morning telling the Lord what you face that day and ask him to help you in your day. Pray for your children, repent of your actions and words in error and just see the Lord start to lift your burdens. Read 1 Peter and put it into action. In 2 Peter there is a ladder of sorts that tells the order God adds to you, the last things being love. He first has to deal with repairing the previous things so you can love. Take a look.
Thank you, Father, for another thoughtful message. Having now been orthodox for 7+ years. I was and if given the opportunity would still raise my hands in profound love of God. Please don't judge the worship of others to harshly. Their fruit is truly evident. Indeed there is extreme and excess, but this is not my experience. Lord have mercy, I am autistic and display ADHD traits I find nearly all church services gruelling. I fail again and again, may God have mercy on all those like me who threw infirmity struggle in church. Amen
Father, this was a beautiful word. I’m a young woman learning about the Orthodox faith (with hopes to join someday). I was wondering if you have bible verses you recommend we read to go along with the video? Thank you and God bless 🤍
I feel as if I'm pretty good at controlling myself and my emotions. But it's hard for me at work; I am responsible for getting young and inexperienced coworkers/subordinates up to speed and working at a competent pace. Sometimes they are serious and easy to guide, sometimes they are not. I am tempted to blame others (a la Jean Paul Sartre, "Hell is Other People"), but I know that isn't right.
Please pray for me,I'm sorry if I'm being selfish for asking for a pray for myself but I need help, I suffer from gluttony, I tried to quit more then 10 times at this point, and its so difficult I'm basiclly like a crackhead but for food, I keep disapointing God and I dont want to do this anymore. God does want to bless my life, He did so many times in my life and He showed me but If I keep disapointing Him agian and agian He won't do so. It's my free will that is a posion to Gods word. I had reacently a scary dream of seeing Heaven and Hell and a voice telling me if I want to be saved I need to do more, more then I'm already doing that, what I'm doing right now is not enough but I don't know how to stop... I lost all hope in myself.
Please pray for me too,father,since I am 32 and addicted to p0rnography. I never had a girlfriend,and now I am searching for a wife.I can't approach a woman since I am shy.
Fight against this poison. It may take years to even see the damage and heal it. This struggle is here to save you, it will be a big part of your salvation and the best training for putting down weaker passions. You can do it. Pray, fast, confess (no matter how embarrassing)and take Eucharist. It is doable, then you may find the goodness thru God's help to give and help another.
I can't say that what has happened to me over the last few weeks isn't my fault. I am my fault. But I wish to be free from myself. Lord, I know nothing. Let me learn to know what is good. All I have here is misery and failure. It stings like a cold block of steel on my back. It lingers like a terrible sore throat that won't go away. My life is everything but good and I am to blame for it. May your light find my eyes in whatever way you make it. Forgive me for I sin. Amen. I'm sorry I exist, because I know you are too.
I can identify with your sufferings but we must not take our eyes from Jesus, He loved us whilst we were yet sinners and He will perfect His work in us, we will be transformed. We must willingly submit to the dealings of the Holy Spirit so that He can lead us to take our cross daily. He will free us from self, we must decrease and He must increase. I find the closer I draw to Him the more aware I am of my wretchedness apart from Him.
Pray for me and my relationship brothers and sisters. Pray that God could restore my relationship and that it would be healthy. Let God take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good. Please have mercy on me Jesus Christ, son of God, for I am a sinner.
TY Revered,.I am a loyal Roman Catholic, a brother from the western rite. I appreciate your wise words here, these turbulent times have helped us get over the issues that divided us and helped show who all believes and who all was/is willing to play Russian Roulette with their eternal soul. Thank you, is all I can say. Tenete Traditiones, God bless.
My feelings are what led me to Christianity to begin with. My feelings of love, respect, and fear towards the Lord are what keep my faith strong. If I ignored my feelings then I would follow my mind, which has always lead me to sin in the past. When I read the word, I feel closer to God. When I resist temptation by ignoring my mind and relying on my feelings of faith and love towards God, with His help I overcome temptation. When I provide for my family, it is out of how strongly I feel my love for them and care for them.
Yes it’s true, but we will not always feel that way because just as the circumstances in our lives change, our feelings change with them. The time does come in which we have to force ourselves to do the right thing DESPITE of how we feel!
While the two share some doctrines, there are huge differences which we can not simultaneously accept. The filioque, papal supremacy, indulgences, the nature of sin and salvation, atonement theories, all of these separate the two. There is only one Church, one faith, both can not be true.
In a fallen world, to chase the one source of light capable in catching our hand and raising us above the peril into His arms, is not simply the most sane thing to do, but the most right. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. All praise the King of kings.
