Thanks for your reply Joshuaa but the way I see it God does not need a counselor to say whether I am good or not. He sees. But I guess you are right as I may see you are agreeing with me in a different way that God spares them for the saints sake if…
It is important not to be overlywise as mentioned in Ecclesiastes 7:16. I believe it refers to trusting oneself as an authority of all the things of God
If one is born predisposed to homosexual tendencies just as others are born with tendencies to anger it is still a sin the conscience convicts of and treated by the renewal of the Holy Spirit
I’m not sure I believe you can be born that way though e…
I decided unfriending is not good for me as I worry about her mental health. It is up to each person what he thinks is right and/or if he has a good excuse or reason not to
We have to look after each other
I do not idolise pope shenouda or any pe…
I have the book on wealth and poverty God give me health and discipline to read it
I love him too but I think St John Chrysostom would say hold your applause. We have to do what he says and more so what Christ says
I liked this sermon
http://www…
Is Perichoresis a explanation of the Trinity ? google says it has something to do with the relationship of Father Son and Holy Spirit in the Trinity
I believe the Trinity is a mystery but the Father loves that which is begotten and completely proce…
I’m sounding like Martin Luther questioning the synod and fear going down his path. True things are not perfect but you shouldn’t split the church. How then were things to be corrected ? He should have joined the Orthodox Church and a church where t…
You are more important to God than a built church. If one of the churches is destroyed, it can be easily rebuilt through peoples donations. But if a person like you is destroyed, you cannot be rebuilt except by the Blood of
Christ. No angel or archa…
The promise of the full life is the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He who continually goes forth weeping will doubtless come again with rejoicing. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.
He who is faithful over little is ruler over much…
I forgot you do not have children yet.
He has not shown he cares for your freedom to be orthodox and raise your children orthodox. Do not stay with him unless he agrees then your children will know if you separate from him it is his fault.
You won…
You are probably right you should not separate or divorce ideally they will be orthodox but it is the fault for getting in such a relationship. You shouldn’t but I wouldn’t say it is not permissible in some circumstances
Leaving the faith is a reas…
If you agreed earlier you would raise them orthodox and you have power to make your children orthodox then do so if he leaves you he gave up on the marriage. Otherwise you have to stay in the marriage and go to church and if he don’t like that he ha…
I have realised my presence is here is not needed as others are way wiser than me if they choose to serve. Out of my weakness I do not trust they do which is why I stay.
I still hope they will therefore if I am banned it shall not be a problem and w…
Proverbs 17:4-28 (NKJV)
4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Children's children are the crown of old …
Thankyou brother I do regret saying that but it is very unlikely I will find their decisions against the bible
In any case since in all orthodoxy all priests have to agree and if all have been convinced to agree so should I. We should be able to ha…
Someone made a nasty comment on facebook to another and I responded but it appears it was deleted. I saved both the comment and my response in my email for further testimony of what I think is true.I won't share with anyone either the commenter or a…
Matthew 5:43-48 (NKJV)
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use y…
I forgot to include this quote
I include it because I was worried I could be the person described if defiling women meant defiling their faith by letting them pity me for my sins so they don’t feel they need to be pure. Also people who are distant …
Not justifying the slanderer they must still repent but these are the words of Jesus
Matthew 5:10-12
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and per…
My sister baptised her children in both catholic and orthodox church.It was decided by her and my parents and his parents. The catholics did not mind that they were baptised again. It is up to the children to choose which baptism is valid for them.
You need to seek advise from your father of confession and others with such experience.
Eventually he has to let you be devoted to your church if that is what you feel called to do. If he gives up on the marriage because of that he gave up on you. Y…
I was thinking the same thoughts as ShareTheLord though I know your situation is difficult but it does not justify giving up. It is good you listened to advise and married a christian but unfortunate it was a hardcore personality as him. Maybe he ha…
I believe our leaders have to show gentleness even to enemies St Peter said not to be lords over those entrusted to you don't make us fear too much but if we don't submit God will not give us grace but they did their part to show us much love and Go…
Matthew 6:24 (NKJV)
24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
Focus on God only let him give you desires of your…
We shouldn't judge priests for they if they use their gifts can be wiser than us as it is written let not many become teachers we shall receive a stricter judgement for we all stumble in many things. They also have much experience
We don't need to …
It comes from this movie
https://www.facebook.com/christianyouthchannel/videos/10159356912145006/
As today is about zaccheus
Therefore before we double our talent we have to live repentant sell what we have and give to poor atleast tithe
God will…
Cyc just posted this I don't know if it is related
The little will be plentiful,
In God's hands the little you have, is plentiful in His hands,
The small things you possess, it will be always small if you keep it in your hands,
But every things ch…