Thread 5905628

Vices and Virtues Edition

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>>5869258

When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.

When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

>>5905635
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall

>>5905651
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor."

>>5905655
He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.

>>5905651
>>5900437
>>5905659
>>5905655

Proposed Order for Combating the Seven Deadly Sins
• Pride ( Lucifer / Selfish light bringer )
• Why First?: Pride is widely regarded as the root of all sin (Proverbs 16:18: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall”). It’s the elevation of self above God and others, fostering other sins like envy or greed. Combating pride first humbles the heart, making it easier to address subsequent sins with sincerity (James 4:6: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”).
• Fasting Strategy: Practice humility through service, gratitude, and confession (Philippians 2:3). For example, serve others anonymously or reflect daily on God’s greatness.
• Why It Helps: Overcoming pride opens the heart to God’s grace, weakening the self-centeredness that fuels other sins.
• Hubris leads to Nemesis.
• Love your neighbor as yourself.

>>5905670
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’

>>5905671
Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test

>>5905673
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

>>5905670
>>5905675
Practice gratitude: Daily list three things you’re thankful for, acknowledging God’s provision (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

give thanks in all circumstances;for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

>>5905628 (OP)
>>5905632
>>5905635
>>5905643
>>5905645
kike

>>5905651
>>5905655
>>5905659
>>5905659
>>5905670

>>5905671
>>5905673
>>5905675
>>5905678
Satan won

>>5902926
in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.

>>5905821
I will sing and make music to the Lord.

>>5905824
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.

>>5905844
God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness

>>5905972
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners

>>5905974
I am

the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before

me

>>5905975
Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of

me

>>5905977
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very

self?

Whoever is ashamed of

me and the words of me,

the Heir of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

>>5905980
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." This is the summation of all the law, and everything prophessed.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have Mercy on

me

a Sinner

>>5905675
>if you will bow down and worship me
If falling down, you worship "me".
Repent, in dust and ashes.

>>5905990
>>5905651

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,
for we have endured no end of contempt.
We have endured no end
of ridicule from the arrogant,
of contempt from the proud

>>5905993
>Repent, in dust and ashes
I hate every wrong path.

>>5905998
>>5905972

when they saw him hovering over the waters, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified.

Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage!

It is I.

Don’t be afraid.” Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down

>>5905678
Serve others anonymously: Perform acts of kindness without seeking recognition (Matthew 6:1–4).

Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them.If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,4so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

>>5906080
Confess prideful thoughts: In prayer, ask God to reveal areas of arrogance and seek His guidance (Psalm 139:23–24).

Search me,God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive wayin me,
and lead mein the way everlasting.

Does someone has the video with John 15:18 "If the world hates you, remember that it has hated me before" ?

God is great. Glory to God.

>>5907144
Listen more than you speak: Intentionally prioritize others’ perspectives in conversations (James 1:19).

My dear brothers and sisters,take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speakand slow to become angry,

>>5905982
>but those who are not in the doctrins of god, you do not invite into your home, you do not break bread with them and you do not salute them.
Love your neightbore as you love yourself does not mean drop all guards around them and welcome every murderers, rapists and thiefs into your bed under pretext they live next to you ...

>>5908207
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance

They have greatly oppressed me from my youth

Plowmen have plowed my back
and made their furrows long.
But the Lord is righteous;
he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked

They have greatly oppressed me from my youth

Plowmen have plowed my back
and made their furrows long.
But the Lord is righteous;
he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?

My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the Lord

Blessed are those whose strength is in

you,

whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.

Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere

blessed is the one who trusts

in you

>>5905632
Are all these facts in the video actually correct or is this video sarcastic?

>>5909155
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits

What is the fruit of such beliefs? What do they manifest?

>>5908207
>murderers
behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.

>>5909217
Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed

>>5909220
Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious

>>5909226
A voice was heard in Ramah,
weeping and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be comforted, because they are no more

darkness is my closest friend

>>5909228
Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead

>>5909234
Watch and take notice:

It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’; and I tell you that this must end witn me. Yes, what is written about me is coming to an end.”

The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.”

“That’s enough! No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

Can a corrupt throne be allied with you
a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?

Pray that you do not fall into temptation

>>5907144
Virtue to Cultivate:
Humility
(Philippians 2:3:)

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

>>5909155
O think they’re Jewish stuff, but I don’t actually know. What’s described is at least not in the bible itself.

>>5905651
>>5905670
Sloth (Baal-Peor / Belphegor )
Why Second? Sloth, as spiritual or physical apathy, hinders active pursuit of virtue (Romans 12:11: “Do not be slothful in zeal”). Addressing sloth early builds discipline, which is essential for tackling other sins. If one remains idle, efforts to fast from lust or wrath may lack follow-through.
Fasting Strategy: Counter sloth with diligence, like daily prayer, exercise, or completing delayed tasks (Colossians 3:23). For example, commit to 10 minutes of Scripture reading daily.
Why It Helps: Discipline from overcoming sloth provides the energy and commitment needed for subsequent battles.

Through laziness, the rafters sag;
because of idle hands, the house leaks.

I miss the Little Dark Age and Hyperborea-esque Christ edits. Also the memes, but to whomever is doing these threads, I recognize your work in trying to spread the gospel on such a wicked site as this, for even, or especially, sinners such as we are in great need of Him.

Random File because I can’t clear it and forgot you can’t post non video on this board. Also iPhones won’t give you a thumbnail for Webms.

>>5905655
>>5909526
Virtue to Cultivate:
Diligence / work
(Romans 12:11: “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord”).

Above all else, guard your heart with all diligence, for everything you do flows from it.

Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth

Do not believe me unless I do the works of my Father. But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father


we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do

I will show you my faith by my deeds.


Don’t tell anyone,
but go,
show yourself to the priest
as a testimony.

>>5909542
>such a wicked site

>>5905635
>doesnt pronounce names right

>>5909526
>ai slop
>ai slop voice
>shitting on the toilet is lazy
get the fuck out

>>5909551
It used to be a way worse place. I’ve been here since 2005, and you used to get a decent amount of cheese pizza and the like. Gosh this place has changed, and is with it. Ironic Nazis and athirst posting to the max has given way to honest Nazis and more Christ posting than atheist posting on most threads. Even the “Christcuck” retards are usually pagan fags instead of hat tippers like they used to be. It would be inconceivable to us back then that this is how this place would turn out, and that most of us would get jobs and stop being edgelords 24/7.


Now it thinks I’m fucking spam.

>>5909588
4chan was always edgy counter culture.
In the current Zeitgeist it's counter culture to have faith etc.
>pic related

we live in weird times

>>5905628 (OP)
Bump

>>5909526
Jocko is right, i should shit in the sink

>>5905628 (OP)
God isn't real
When you die you will just expereince nothing for all eternity lol

>>5909543
Set spiritual goals: Commit to daily prayer, Bible reading, or worship, starting small (e.g., 5 minutes daily)
Colossians 3:23:

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters

>>5909559
>shitting on the toilet is lazy
Hezekiah actively dismantled shrines dedicated to Baal and converted them into latrines as a way to eliminate idolatry

>>5910680
Exercise regularly: Physical activity counters physical and spiritual lethargy

1 Corinthians 6:19-20:
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. glorify God in your body.
1 Timothy 4:8
train yourself to be godly.
physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,holding promise for both the present lifeand the life to come.
Daniel 1:12:
Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink

Summer is a beautiful time to visit a monastery. Not only because of the surrounding nature but also since you can make the lives of your brothers and sisters easier.

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>>5909300

>>5909845
>When you die you will just expereince nothing for all eternity lol
That's just the cope state-funded sci-fi religious beliefs.

>>5910755
Tackle tasks promptly: Complete one task you’ve been delaying each day, offering it to God.

Tackle tasks promptly: Complete one task you’ve been delaying each day, offering it to God.
John 5:8
Then Jesus said to him,“Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.
Ephesians 4:27:
do not give the devil a foothold.

I'm starting to see my unworthiness, my lack of humility, but it's not going, I don't feel humble, I'm only encountering my lack of it. How do I make the best of this?

>>5915185
I believe it was Saint Paisios who said that you shouldn't listen to your thoughts when they tell you you're a saint nor when they say you're deplorable. I believe the best way to remain humble is to stop thinking about yourself and when you catch yourself judging remembering that you likely have done way worse. Maybe you even would have turned out worse if you grew up in the same circumstances.
In any case, if something feels like it's impeding your growth, ask for it in prayer and talk to your spiritual father. Accept that the Lord might not give you immediately what you want but know that if you prayed with faith in Him that one day you will get what you need.

>>5915195
Thanks. I think one problem is I may suffer from demons, mind viruses, parading around in my mind and turning myself against myself. I think about a year ago I was living with certain knowledge and truth which sustained me, and made that not an issue but I'm not quite there anymore. I'm scrambled.

>>5915324
The problems with demonic attacks is that they are stronger than you. The devil has had thousands of years to learn how to most effectively deceive people, he knows exactly what the smallest reactions mean and how to interpret them. So what can you do? You get help from the One who is stronger than all of the demons combined. Instead of trying to fight them on your own, turn towards prayer and ask our Lord if He can help you instead. That's why in the Orthodox church we always try to keep the Jesus prayer on our lips. The specifics should definitely be discussed with your spiritual father as he knows you way better than I ever will.

>>5915327
Thanks.

thoughts on these?

>>5915918
more like CockJuiCers

Anyone have this with sound?

>>5910681
yeah in some fantasy you made up, cool.

>>5914271
Serve in ministry: Volunteer at a church or community group to engage actively in God’s work
1 Peter 4:10

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,as faithfulstewards of God’s grace in its various forms

>>5917189
I looked but couldn't find it, sorry

>>5905651
>>5909526
Why Third?: Greed, the disordered desire for material things, often stems from pride’s self-focus and sloth’s failure to trust God’s provision (Luke 12:15). Addressing it after pride and sloth shifts focus to contentment and generosity, which weaken other desires like envy or gluttony.

Fasting Strategy: Give generously, simplify possessions, or fast from non-essential purchases (1 Timothy 6:6–10). For example, donate to a charity weekly.

Why It Helps: Letting go of materialism frees resources and attention for spiritual growth and relationships.

>>5919181
>>5909543

Virtue to Cultivate:
Generosity
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Freely you have received; freely give.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me. Jubilant horns, glowing maypole dancing, and a big thumbs up. There will be plenty of gifts to go around.

>>5905628 (OP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bXHBT5NTfc

>>5905643
Right to be there....
American slaves with their rights....

>>5919196
I think maybe what he means is that bad habits develop for a reason, and you can't juat quit them cold turkey. You have to figure out what need they fulfill, and fulfill that need in a productive way. I use "bad habit" as a way to convey this in a secular way, but these are not just bad habits. These are bad habits that might seem innocuous, but ultimately lead us to death in some way.

Thank you OP

>>5919295
His point is that we allow demonic possession in our lives and that the exorcist has to see why we do that and how to work against that. So for example if you're extremely gluttonous he won't ask you to diet but instead will try to find out with you why you feel the need to overeat, drink etc. and remove that reason with your help. He did word it poorly though.

>>5919196
>American slave
The demonic rights he is talking about are not "inalienable", because he talks about working to rescind them.

>>5919194
>The Bible is not accurate.
>Let me tell you what Jesus really thinks
>Also, I have not studied the Bible that much.
Lulz.

>>5919187
Give generously: Donate money, time, or resources to those in need without expecting return

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,not reluctantly or under compulsion,for God loves a cheerful giver

>>5919194
What is it with people who can't be bothered to read apologetics before trying to explain how the book they don't understand is wrong?

>>5909155
No, this Information Is purposely misleading. Few examples.
2 Corinthians 10:5 Romans 12:2 James 4:7
The way to the Father John 14:6
The Lord knows our thoughts Psalm 139:4
Deuteronomy 18:10 diviners and witches are not approved of by God.
The whole video really Is plainly opposed to anything good. Matthew 7:15-20

>>5919499
Simplify possessions: Declutter and give away items you don’t need, trusting God’s provision (Matthew 6:19–21).

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,where moths and vermin destroy,and where thieves break in and steal.But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

>>5919618
The unsaved are literally incapable of understanding the Bible. That's why everyone with a works-based salvation can't properly interpret anything, because they're not saved and don't have the Spirit of God in them (and why they take verses about discipleship or profiting others and apply them to salvation). See >>5913748

>St. John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
>I. Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

>>5919618
>>5922332
It's also pride, they're full of themselves and think they're smarter than they actually are (which is also why many people quit reading the Bible the moment they come to a difficult passage they don't immediately understand). The pride of man is also why all of the false religions in the world with works-based salvation appeal to man so much since it appeals to their pride and self-righteousness. Most people think they're good, but Jesus said there's none good but God. Jesus also called everyone who was listening to him during the sermon on the mount "evil".

>Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
>Mark 10:18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
>St. Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

>>5922332
Ok and what does that have to do with reading apologetics?

>>5922344
>The pride of man is also why all of the false religions in the world with works-based salvation appeal to man so much since it appeals to their pride and self-righteousness.
How does following the epistle of James feed my pride?

>>5922346
I'm telling you why they (and you apparently) can't understand the book.
>before trying to explain how the book they don't understand
You don't need to listen to apologetics to understand it, you need to get saved.

>>5922350
James 2:10 shows the folly of your attempts anyway. Romans 4 shows we're not justified before God by works. James is talking about justification before man. See >>5909297
>James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
That's why James talks about Abraham being justified by works (before men, but not before God).
>James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
>Rom 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
It's crystal clear.

Or remain ignorant and full of pride/self-righteousness, thinking your filthy rags can purchase the gift of God.
>Acts 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
>Isa 64:6a But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; ...
That's like a spit in God's face what you're doing, but you don't care because you're just a self-righteous Pharisee taking stuff out of context to glory in your flesh like those in Matthew 7:21-23 who were boasting of their "many wonderful works" who Jesus never knew. See >>5909288 and >>5909290
>Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
>I. Cor 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
But you just ignore all of the verses I post anyway because "muh james 2" taken out of context to think your works have anything at all to do with salvation. You clearly didn't even watch the video I told you to watch and I'm sure you'll remain deliberately ignorant, I shouldn't need to explain these things over and over and over especially when it's already shown and proven by the Bible.

You're in a cult.

St. Luke 18:9-14
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

>>5922365
>You don't need to listen to apologetics to understand it
They are there to explain it so we don't err
>James 2:10 shows the folly of your attempts anyway
2:17 defies you.
>(before men, but not before God)
Invention. This is the reason with have the patristic commentaries
>pride/self-righteousness
How am I proud if I don't want my faith to be dead?
>thinking your filthy rags can purchase the gift of God
No but we need earn it otherwise Christ wouldn't have instructed us about anything.
>That's like a spit in God's face what you're doing
By reading the gospel of James?
>taking stuff out of context
I mentioned the whole book of James. What more am I supposed to do? Do you want me to say 'passus Bible'?
>were boasting of their "many wonderful works" who Jesus never knew
What's the problem here, the works or the boasting? We both know it's the boasting otherwise the Pharisee would have unjustified before he even entered the temple in which case Christ wouldn't have needed to tell us his prayer and how it was so different from the publican's prayer.
>See >>5909288 and >>5909290
Why do I need to watch some guy who created his own church to interpret the Bible the way he wants to?
>But you just ignore all of the verses I post anyway
Really? Eph 2:9 proves my point about boasting being the problem, not the works. If someone can do works without boasting there is nothing against that.
>to think your works have anything at all to do with salvation.
The God of the living wants dead faith? Good to know
>You clearly didn't even watch the video I told you to watch
Yes, I don't need some guy sweet talking me into killing my faith. Tell me, did you read the apologetics of all the church fathers before Luther invented his church?
>I'm sure you'll remain deliberately ignorant,
Just like you of apologetics or James 2? lol
>I shouldn't need to explain these things over (...) and proven by the Bible.
So when are you going to post a verse showing that? Inventions don't count.

>>5922365
>get saved
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge my sins and need for you. Help me to believe, in my heart, that you died for my sins and rose again. I trust in you as my Savior and Lord. Please forgive me and save me.

Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

>>5909288
>>5909290
Osas is false. Covid vaccine was the mark of the beast. Matthew 7:21-23 explained: I never knew you, depart from me you who work LAWLESSNESS/Practice sin/iniquity.
They were sinning.
Galatian 5:19-21 and Revelation 21:8 refutes OSAS

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words.

When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

Blessed is the one

whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law
day and night.

>>5905825
>>5908208
>>5905998

The voice of the Lord is over the waters
The Lord sits enthroned over the flood

>>5909526
whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left

Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels

>>5922826
Hurr durr we dont have to keep the law, we are under grace. Only jews had to keep the torah - every retard christian

I currently feel in a bad spiritual condition but I'm really uncertain of what to do about it. I feel like I'm in a dark place with sins and demons weighing on me. It's a feeling that I would describe as like, that if the veil were removed by death and it was just my disembodied soul, it would be dark and full of torment, which may be Hell itself. I feel like a coward and like I need to make a courageous move for my salvation that I haven't made but I feels very worrysome for some reason. I feel burried and in a very bad way. I don't know what to do, but I fear if nothing is done I will be crushed and that's a terrible thing. I've been in sin for so long I don't know what to do. If I go to a Church, particularly and Orthodox Chruch (that's the church I've had my eyes on and sounds like it best adresses all spiritual problems) I worry I am such a twisted freak, spiritually defiled to the point of being disturbing in truth, were it illustrated, I almost feel like I'd die from it. I don't know if these thoughts are retarded or not, but I know I'm terrible and it weighs on me. The anxiety I think even manifests itself from time to time in nightmares I have.

I could be overthinking this, and maybe missinterpretting feelings, but I know what it's like to have had weight lifted off and I feel like whatever this is could be lifted off. It just feels daunting and scary.

Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be

>>5923532
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

>>5923534
Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he was saying to them

>>5923330
>I worry I am such a twisted freak, spiritually defiled to the point of being disturbing in truth, were it illustrated, I almost feel like I'd die from it
I know a member of the church who was most certainly worse than you. He actively engaged in witchcraft before he came to the church. He was so deep in it, he could control people merely by talking to them. He abused that to take advantage of young women in the most defiling ways possible. Anyone with an inkling of spiritual understanding would have been disgusted by his mere presence. Now he's a highly respected member of the Orthodox church and gives speeches regularly. He got this far only by actively going to church and repenting.
If you are in doubt remember the church is hospital for the sick since Christ came for those who need help.
>I don't know if these thoughts are retarded or not, but I know I'm terrible and it weighs on me.
We all are terrible but this thought comes directly from Satan. Whenever we sin he takes advantage of it immediately. He tells us about how despicable we are, unable to be saved even if Christ came down in the flesh and pulled us out of the pit of sin. This is complete nonsense! Do you think you're worse than Paul who actively participating and facilitated the martyring of the Protomartyr Steven? Do you think you're worse than pagan priests who lead people to believe their handmade idols could control their whole lives?
There are times in which Satan will lead us to dark places but every single time we have the opportunity to escape those places just like Anthony the Great could endure the torment by the demons. If he tries to attack you, pray the jesus prayer, pray for intercessions, read the Bible or the lives of the saints, think about how nice it will be to meet your parish members next week.
Do you want to know how strong praying is? Many saints saw and told us that if we pray it's like we are spewing fire in the eyes of the demons. Just a few prayers destroy demons.

But what about you.
Who do you say I AM.
You almost must testify.
Who do you say I AM.

>>5923656
Yeah, you're right. I've just missused myself to a great degree, in in ways that are simply embarrassing and just seem inexcusable, yet I've allowed myself despite the knowledge none of it is good to be immersed in it for a long time, which I feel is very bad in it's own way. It may not have been an abuse of others, but I think the abuse of myself, and the very temple through which I move about in the world is a terrible thing. Nevertheless, I know I shouldn't despair. I think the moments of painful self reflection I have are really blessings from God, an I think it's shown me the meaning of "Keep they mind in Hell, and despair not."

Still I feel there are great steps I should take in the spiritual life which I haven't. I hope I come to have the clarity and sobriety to begin seeing it purely and simply, and know what I need to do. That I've awaken each day, to see a new day, I think shows that, however terrible I am, God is indeed merciful and forgiving, so why should I despair?

Thanks.

>>5923537
Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.

being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground

This, then, is how you should pray

>>5921732
Reflect on contentment: Meditate on Philippians 4:11–13, practicing satisfaction with what you have.

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be contentwhatever the circumstances.I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,whether living in plenty or in want.I can do all this through him who gives me strength

>>5922831
Lord my God, I will praise you forever

>>5925658
>Oh no not the black gloves!
>It's all the bad parasites :(
No, demonic possession isn't about parasites (which are inherently neutral creatures) and physical change is not what we should focus on but the corruption of the soul.