Why Sin Gets Worse After We Find Christ (w/ Fr. Seraphim Aldea)

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Komentáře • 254

  • @jamiebursic
    @jamiebursic Před 18 dny +83

    Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

  • @Surelyserious1
    @Surelyserious1 Před 21 dnem +105

    It’s been a few years since becoming orthodox. I started to notice that I was resisting praying. I couldn’t figure out why but I recently met a Baptist pastor and he started to convince me that orthodoxy was crushing how special I am and how I am a godly woman and he flattered me. I felt that familiar pride I used to live on. I missed being special and above others. I knew it was pride and then this video helped me so much to make sense of what has happened and why I have experienced all of this. Thank you so much. This was for me!

    • @kentwood9821
      @kentwood9821 Před 21 dnem +15

      That is a very brave insight to have!

    • @tryingbutfailing
      @tryingbutfailing Před 20 dny +7

      I am a Baptist. I don't know anything, so I just try to read the Bible and do the best I can. I don't see how Baptists or Orthodox are unbiblical. They are probably just different regional styles built on the culture around them. We believe in full immersion baptism, don't like dancing, etc. I just don't understand Catholicism. They do a lot of unbiblical things, but at least they follow Jesus. Maybe their religion is a product of regional development as well, as Greco-Roman influence couldn't help but to be a part of it. I think we should all accept Jesus, proclaim Him as God in the flesh who died for our sins and resurrected, repent and confess our sins, and turn from them. This is Biblical. Also, the Great Commission is to spread the gospel. As long as you believe these things, the choice of church is up to you. I always felt like we should take joy in being brothers and sisters in Christ, and while we should, there are some religions here in the US who are partaking in evil doctrines that are unbiblical. Sorry about your Baptist minister. You are probably good looking and he was being inappropriate. Sounds like it. Anyway, just want you to know that Baptists are to hold the word of God above all authority. I feel like we are the same in this, with regional styles that are only different but not heretical. God bless and keep you.

    • @gogislav2012
      @gogislav2012 Před 19 dny

      Catholics and Orthodox are the most discouraging churches existing, they will just left linger to your problems and sins. Evangelical churches at least really want to give you encouragement to go to church, never felt that from RC friends. Yes, maybe is not genuine beliefs as someone would tell for evangelism, but anyhow not all are have time to go into vigorously and deep studies of RC and Orthodox, some believers just wanna have a bit of good Christian family.

    • @brentlunger9738
      @brentlunger9738 Před 19 dny +4

      This is a wonderful insight. Thank you. A Protestant song dovetails perfectly with your beautiful message: Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.

    • @guybuddyman838
      @guybuddyman838 Před 17 dny

      neat

  • @_Pia12
    @_Pia12 Před 21 dnem +48

    “… we live like mushrooms in the darkness of the world… as soon as the light of Christ shines upon us all the sin, all the stains, all the dirt that is staining our souls becomes increasingly visible.” ~ Fr Seraphim 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @nicolasfliedl1009
    @nicolasfliedl1009 Před 21 dnem +55

    I'm joining the orthodox church near me after letting Jesus into my heart 1 year ago, and starting to go all in since this year.
    I hope to get baptised soon.
    Pray for me please to not loose my faith.
    God is great and prayer works, he helped me out of my Pornographie addiction and has teached me so many things, and I have still a lot to learn.
    Blessed be all of you.

  • @againstalladsgames
    @againstalladsgames Před 18 dny +26

    Jesus promised eternal life not a bed of roses. He knows it’s not in you. Only through Him can we persevere. Life is a character building exam. You on your own will never pass. Only through the grace of Jesus are we given a passing score.

  • @Truth_SeekR
    @Truth_SeekR Před 11 dny +14

    I ran cuz demons started attacking me. Most horrifying events in my life. So I ran back to alcoholism and meth for years. Eventually I thought the whole ordeal was a mental health crisis. But I started calling on Jesus again more and more and I finally ended up being baptized after almost dying time after time. I sober now 8 months. The silence almost gives me panic Attacks

    • @syMarcAn
      @syMarcAn Před 6 dny +1

      Don't be afraid of them, they can do nothing to you. I used to suffer from attacks, frightening at first but started rebuking them in the name of Jesus, they soon left. I then started trying to have dialogue with them, asking them what they are trying to achieve and things like that. No attacks for a while now, for some reason. Be strong they have no authority over you. Bless you ❤

    • @nicholaswilson2155
      @nicholaswilson2155 Před 4 hodinami

      I have a similar story. I know for certain things are better on the sober side. I still wrestle with my past,but now I am not alone. May God bless and protect us.

  • @user-ty6lj2dv7x
    @user-ty6lj2dv7x Před 7 dny +5

    I experienced a very powerful and joyous moment a few weeks ago during praying in solitude. I was brought to tears of pure happiness. Since then, I have been attacked by strongholds. I put all my trust in Christ Jesus and ask for His strength, guidance and grace.

  • @jlynn5680
    @jlynn5680 Před dnem

    Bless Father.
    Thank you for your teachings. ☦️

  • @DCWoodWorking
    @DCWoodWorking Před 6 dny +1

    Glory be to God for all things

  • @promenemaya2286
    @promenemaya2286 Před 2 dny

    Thank you from the bottom of my broken heart and crushed spirit for this video that was recommended at the darkest time of my whole sinner life.

  • @Bavubuka
    @Bavubuka Před 23 hodinami

    Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

  • @cathylozano9404
    @cathylozano9404 Před 22 dny +15

    Lord Jesus Christ son of the Living God Have Mercy on Me a Sinner!

  • @Christopher.444
    @Christopher.444 Před 9 dny +2

    For the last few month I learned a lot of truth in Christ, and the more I learn the more I got demonized, especially when I talked about Christ to others their demons follow me to torment me and I know God understands my struggles. This is real, so we have to know and be strong. God always wins

  • @zheanp4783
    @zheanp4783 Před 23 dny +18

    Thank you so much Fr. Seraphim Aldea. God bless you and the Ancient Faith Ministries. Christos anesti, alithos anesti!

  • @rebekah7635
    @rebekah7635 Před 10 dny +1

    This is such a hard insight to accept. Because I do miss being successful in worldly terms. It’s hard to give that up and straight up serve others.

  • @malletandchisel5154
    @malletandchisel5154 Před 13 dny +5

    Merit is the antidote to grace. Success is the antidote to surrender. Work is the antidote to rest. Seek grace,seek to surrender, seek to rest. Seek all things in Christ.

  • @davidsthoughts60
    @davidsthoughts60 Před 9 dny +1

    This gives me a lot to think and pray about.

  • @maxguita12
    @maxguita12 Před 22 dny +42

    I’m still a catechumrn, and already going through all of this insanity.

    • @francescoantonio2355
      @francescoantonio2355 Před 22 dny +7

      Me too my friend, my prayers are with you ☦️

    • @docrofo2573
      @docrofo2573 Před 22 dny +3

      Same here. Me, my wife, and three kids are there with you. God bless you and be with you. ☦️

    • @HerogateEXE86
      @HerogateEXE86 Před 21 dnem +2

      I am as well being attacked by The evil one as catahuman Please pray for us ☦️🙏

    • @HerogateEXE86
      @HerogateEXE86 Před 21 dnem +2

      And God Be with all of You ☦️

    • @shaunperez3781
      @shaunperez3781 Před 20 dny +1

      Same same brother

  • @user-bm6pf8ql9b
    @user-bm6pf8ql9b Před 22 dny +13

    Thank you father.ΧΡΙΣΤΌΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ.ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ Ο ΚΥΡΙΟΣ. Greetings from Greece.

  • @Stellarheim
    @Stellarheim Před 22 dny +15

    A lot of people seek magical pill, which true christian faith is not and never was.

    • @IAMFISH92
      @IAMFISH92 Před 17 dny +3

      No, it’s not a magical pill, but it certainly is powerful and has the ability to accomplish what scripture says it did. Our sins have been nailed to the cross. We have been baptized into His death and raised to new life. These are not just nice sounding words, but reality. If we truly understood the power of His death and resurrection and our participation in that then we would have way more ability and courage to overcome our sin.

  • @user-qs2vs6ji4b
    @user-qs2vs6ji4b Před 22 dny +11

    Disappointed in yourself is hard to bare

    • @noiedward8847
      @noiedward8847 Před 22 dny +1

      Judge yourself as a man promised heaven, and not a man on earth, and those precious metrics you used to judge yourself will fall away.

  • @gerrymcdonnell1946
    @gerrymcdonnell1946 Před 3 dny

    We don't find Christ, He finds us

  • @Bavubuka
    @Bavubuka Před 23 hodinami

    Wow. How did I get so lucky to have found you? 🙏

  • @jacklyons6502
    @jacklyons6502 Před 17 dny +7

    Please pray for me brothers. I was very vain and misguided in my fast and have over indulged since Easter and have turned away from him. I don’t know if it was exhaustion, but I chose to sin even after all the temporal graces were being dumped on me. I went to confession recently and fell again. I thought I was done with this. I’m very sad and afraid.

    • @BlakebyDesign
      @BlakebyDesign Před 16 dny +2

      Dear Brother or Sister, it isthe demons knocking you down and then laughing and mocking you as they’ve caused you to focus on your failures, sadness, and fears -pulling your attention away from Christ. The Lord loves you. Get back up dear beloved. His Divine Grace is nothing the demons understand. We cannot fully understand such Grace either. Just as the prodigal son came home to his father’s embrace after years of sin. So too will you find the Lord’s embrace again should you turn and repent and cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you. Our sin is ever before us. Let it not drive us away from Christ but drive us ever nearer. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.🙏

    • @0i0l0o
      @0i0l0o Před 15 dny

      When you say that you were very vain and misguided in your fast, what do you mean?
      Regarding reaction of over-indulgence since Easter, it is expected. I've seen that many times. But it gets better in time, little by little, if we persevere.

    • @goodbonezz1289
      @goodbonezz1289 Před 11 dny +1

      As long as we are in these fleshly bodies, we will never be perfect. Every minute of every day is a literal battle. Keep fighting. Learn what the armor of God is. Ephesians 6..the shoes of the gospel of peace. The belt of truth. The breast plate of righteousness. The shield of faith…keep that shield up! This will protect you from the fiery darts of the enemy. The helmet of salvation, and lastly the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. DONT GIVE UP. these demons do a great job at keeping us down. Keeping us from the word. Nothing can edify us like the word can. It tells us everything we need to know. I get down on myself for failing time and again too. But we can not give in. Sharpen your discernment. Read. Pray. Keep learning the truth. Lean on it. It will always be there. Everything else is lies. It’s never going to be easy for us here. We may not win every battle but we can’t stop fighting. Raise that shield and keep your sword sharp. We are the body of the church, the bride of Christ. We owe it to ourselves to stay as strong as we can…somebody may need you help them in their fight some day soon. Be prepared.

  • @2.decayed
    @2.decayed Před 20 dny +8

    i'm an artist. it's astonishing how accurately he described my experience. He's spot on

  • @s.d.berquist6866
    @s.d.berquist6866 Před 23 dny +11

    A hard word. Necessary. I thank God.

  • @TakeTheRide
    @TakeTheRide Před 20 dny +10

    It only feels like it gets worse because you haven't changed yet. If you truly become a believer in scriptures, in the commandments, that will change you and you will stop the sin that you know is wrong. May YHWH change your heart.

    • @IAMFISH92
      @IAMFISH92 Před 17 dny

      Amen.

    • @user-lt7mv2ui2p
      @user-lt7mv2ui2p Před 8 dny +1

      You know that sounds nice when life is going good, so easy to sit on your high horse and say stuff like this when life ain't besting you down and you pray you don't wake up tomorrow. If it was this easy everyone would get into the kingdom. Don't get drunk on your own self righteousness, only Jesus was sinless, you're capable of sinning too so stay humble.

    • @IAMFISH92
      @IAMFISH92 Před 8 dny

      @@user-lt7mv2ui2p He’s not saying that life gets easier or that difficult situations don’t arise if one becomes a true believer. He’s just saying what the scriptures say. Of course sin will still occur for true believers, but not to the extent and the frequency with which Fr. Seraphim is talking about. To say sin “gets worse” after we find Christ is a complete confusion of Jesus for the law of Moses. It’s the discovery and revealing of the law that makes our sin worse and more difficult to deal with, whereas Christ is the revelation that frees us from that slavery to sin as revealed by the law. See Romans 6 and 7. Will LIFE become more difficult when one commits to Christ? Maybe. Probably, actually. But that’s not because sin increases. It typically gets harder when one becomes a Christian because once real transformation occurs in the believer then those around the believer who have yet to submit to Christ are left exposed in their own unrighteousness by virtue of the Godly life lived by the believer. This creates tension and animosity between the believer and unbeliever, and the unbeliever is likely to be aggressive towards the believer. Likewise, God gives opportunity for growth in the believer by putting temptations and obstacles in the way of the believer. This is the way in which life can become more situationally difficult for the believer. But you know what? For the true believer all of these things are experienced with joy and peace. Bottom line: Sin does not increase after transformation occurs.

    • @TakeTheRide
      @TakeTheRide Před 8 dny

      @@user-lt7mv2ui2p I was referring to sin, things like adultery and stealing etcetera, I wasn't referring to your financial state or your physical health state.... but feel free to assume.

    • @adamg7937
      @adamg7937 Před dnem

      Have your meat self be less and your renewed spirit self be more so that you can feel God's joy and peace. We do not ask for forgiveness since we were already forgiven. We confess so that truth can deliver us. Renew your mind.

  • @NewCreationInChrist896

    Matthew 6:33:7:7
    Proverbs 3:5-6
    Luke 15:3-5
    Psalms 91
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

  • @donhaddix3770
    @donhaddix3770 Před 22 dny +3

    the cross is death,the resurrection is life. he is surrounded by death and idols.

  • @JesusChristofNazarethisGod
    @JesusChristofNazarethisGod Před 3 hodinami

    Amen ❤ 🙏

  • @jacobroesch9823
    @jacobroesch9823 Před 23 hodinami

    Thank you

  • @Psalm91ArmorUp
    @Psalm91ArmorUp Před 5 dny +3

    Father forgive me, I’m in a horrible divorce. Should I be trying to save my kids with all the terrible, but true things my wife has done? Should I be trying to do whatever I can to buy her out of the house to raise my kids? Or should I just walk away and worship Christ? My situation seems contradictory to commandments since the outcome would be a wealthier position, but I could stably raise my kids in the church (who are no baptized). Many dark forces are at work against me with my wife. (I will spare details to preserve others of these sins)

    • @Neer-yy5nm
      @Neer-yy5nm Před 4 dny

      This is a question for your parish priest, God bless you and help you remain focused on him during this terrible time. Speaking as a layman, my opinion is that you should protect your children. Let the children come to Him.

  • @eleonorarugby7699
    @eleonorarugby7699 Před 22 dny +8

    God bless Fr Seraphim for these edifying words, so nurturing for my soul! Hristos a inviat!

  • @esoteric.breadcrumbs.
    @esoteric.breadcrumbs. Před 19 dny +6

    😭well this message found me in Gods perfect timing. Thank you

  • @elroussa
    @elroussa Před 18 dny +5

    Πατέρα Σεραφείμ, Χριστός Ανέστη! Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για την υπέροχη κατήχηση. Ειμαι και εγώ εκείνη η χριστιανη που κρυφά, ανεπαισθητα, πριν προλάβω να το καταπνίξω, αισθάνομαι καλύτερη από εκείνους που δεν ειναι Ορθόδοξοι, που δεν πάνε στην εκκλησία, που δεν κοινωνουν, που αμαρτάνουν συνέχεια, που ειναι εγωιστές....και άλλα πολλά. Και πιανω τον εαυτό μου να νιωθει ακριβώς όπως περιγράψατε.
    Εγώ η αμαρτωλή με μικρές και μεγάλες αμαρτίες καθημερινα. Την υπερηφάνια. Ω με πόσους τρόπους είναι γατζωμένος ο εγωισμός στις καρδιες μας! Και κλάιω με ντροπή και ζητώ από τον Κύριο έλεος γιατί δεν ξέρω πώς θα σταθώ μπροστά Του όταν έρθει η ώρα. Ελπίζω μόνο στο απέραντο Του έλεος.

  • @dennisg5639
    @dennisg5639 Před 2 dny

    Fascinating lesson. East2West Theology has a lot of good information as well.

  • @Staggababe
    @Staggababe Před 20 dny +5

    I have never heard this, my life makes so much more sense now.

  • @spikestoyou
    @spikestoyou Před 12 dny

    I really don’t want to continue to lose focus on my work or my interests. That sounds horrible. I’ve already lost that focus and my life is awful. I’ve found zero solace in the spiritual life despite my efforts

  • @Carmen.2001
    @Carmen.2001 Před 16 dny +2

    I often look at many states of this world, as well as seeing how sinful many people are. And I just, my heart hurts that that is such a heart piercing reality. That people are living gleefully, with such a lack of humility, compassion, kindness, and humanity. I pray to the Lord to have mercy on us all

  • @user-ne8vl2uh8g
    @user-ne8vl2uh8g Před 22 dny +5

    The Enemy attacks especially then.

  • @mdpadillajr1
    @mdpadillajr1 Před 19 dny +4

    Thank you so much for this it makes so much sense and has clarified to me why I am the way I am separated from everyone and the world feeling completely worthless, and like a failure and unholy begging for forgiveness every day and asking for help from what I can't do on my own 😔 love you all remember repent people Yeshua is coming soon

  • @emmap1159
    @emmap1159 Před 22 dny +5

    I needed to hear this. God always provides doesn't He? Father, thank you for the encouragement. I pray God knows I'm sorry.

  • @jackieann5494
    @jackieann5494 Před 14 dny +1

    Lord Jesus Christ.
    Son of God
    Have Mercy on
    me a sinner

  • @cfowler9789
    @cfowler9789 Před 22 dny +8

    I know that Orthodox Christians are taught to mistrust visions and I have a history as an artist so I'm aware of my often overactive imagination but I'd like an Orthodox response to this experience.
    A few months ago when I had the flu, I felt so unwell that I imagined death itself creeping across my body and It was as though I could be overwhelmed and lose my life. Weeks later I imagined that the world was suffering in a similar way. In this despair, I became aware that death and oblivion must have an opposite. Suddenly I felt as though I could perceive, as though through an opening and at a great distance, the source of all creation and life itself. I'm a skeptic and I've always struggled to believe but for a moment I knew, and I felt that this understanding would last forever. However, the moment I turned away, it was like a dream that I can now only remember as a metaphor, a raging inferno like the sun that could consume me in its love.

    • @Demetra719
      @Demetra719 Před 22 dny +5

      I can’t speak for all of Orthodoxy, but as an Orthodox Christian, my understanding is that yes, both of these states of existence exist and not just as opposites but also on a spectrum. The closer and more connected we are to God, the more things will feel like the beautiful indescribable loving side you described…and the farther away or more disconnected we are from God, the more our existence will feel like that sad, more deathly side of things that you described. And we can move between the two many times throughout life, depending on where we are at in relation to our connection to God (or, the true source of life and all creation).
      We believe that Christ “conquered death” for us, so that through Him we may no longer need to experience death in that terrible way, but instead, become United with God through what Christ taught, and mystically, through Christ himself as God incarnate.

    • @cfowler9789
      @cfowler9789 Před 22 dny +2

      @@Demetra719 Thank you for your thoughful response. Do you know how you came to this understanding? I'm wondering if there is something that I can read.

    • @kyledawson4535
      @kyledawson4535 Před 22 dny

      ​@@cfowler9789you would highly suggest seeking out a priest and talking to him. But in the mean time read somethings from the late Metropolitan Kallitos Ware, he has some great introductions to orthodoxy. Ancient faith radio has some great stuff.
      Try praying the Jesus pray: Lord Jesus Christ has mercy on me.
      I also suggest you to the Virgin Mary and St.Jospeh ask them to guide you to the truth.

    • @Demetra719
      @Demetra719 Před 21 dnem +1

      @@cfowler9789 I don’t know that there’s just one or two things you can read to really come to know this fully, because it is a deep concept and after 9 years being Orthodox I think I am only beginning to understand! But as Orthodoxy also teaches, while books definitely help - you learn these things in their depth, mystically, by participating in the life of the church, prayer, having a good spiritual father you can ask questions to who can guide you in order to avoid incorrect understanding, etc.
      Under that sort of protective covering and in a participatory way, you will have more experiences that help to expound upon these things in a mystical and spiritual way.
      Here are a few recommendations though book wise that definitely may help in terms of understanding the beginnings of some of these concepts (though I really recommend going in to talk to an Orthodox priest (I like speaking with the Greek Orthodox ones who are more familiar with the deeper meanings behind the Greek language as it pertains to these things) about what the Orthodox believe about “heaven & hell”, and how close or connected you are to God impacts how he will feel to you, whether in a body or not).
      The ancient church Fathers and the Saints talk a lot about this, but I would again ask a priest for a good recommendation for you personally!
      If you want to read more about the Orthodox Church, and kind of how it sees things to help build some foundational understanding - these books really helped me!:
      “Thinking Orthodox” by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
      “The Orthodox Way” by Kallistos Ware
      And also, “The Religion of the Apostles”
      There’s also a CZcams podcast called “Lord of Spirits” with some specific episodes on Heaven & Hell that might be helpful.
      Remember that in Orthodoxy, the thinking is not black & white, not really meant to be intellectualized, and it’s always best to try to find a good priest who you can talk to about your own personal experiences & situation! :)

    • @Demetra719
      @Demetra719 Před 20 dny

      @@cfowler9789 It’s really best to find an Orthodox priest to talk to about these things, initially. They can speak more to you and your experiences individually and advise in more detail and refer you to the right books that may help! These things really are so deep that it’s always best to have the help of someone like a parish priest (who has more experience and understanding) to provide the kind of nuanced conversational guidance that you can interact with and ask questions to, to at least begin to answer your questions in a way that is in line with what we’ve been taught over the past 2000+ years. ☺️

  • @JesusisTheWay70x7
    @JesusisTheWay70x7 Před 22 dny +5

    It says 15:15 on my clock when this is ended and I picked up phone to switch videos. I thought “click like button” to show appreciation as I did truly get a lot from this…..immediately after I did I then I saw under the video it said: “uploaded 15 hours ago” 😂 God is always working. Even in silly ways like this

  • @northstar92
    @northstar92 Před 19 dny +4

    this was the most important video I've seen in a while. thanks for sharing

  • @cattheman6491
    @cattheman6491 Před 22 dny +4

    Profound words - and necessary for Christians to have an awareness of. John Bunyan was another man of God who experienced this phenomenon in a profound way, thinking himself the "Chief of Sinners".

  • @kaylakincannon3458
    @kaylakincannon3458 Před 22 dny +3

    Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! Thank Fr. I needed to hear this.

  • @Music-Visually
    @Music-Visually Před 20 dny +4

    Thank so you much Father 🙏 This has helped me so much - I am learning, praying my way to becoming Orthodox - with God's grace. Slowly His light is entering my soul in this world. May the Lord bless everyone tonight 🙏🙏 🙏

  • @A3GSPD
    @A3GSPD Před 23 dny +5

    Beautifully put. Christ is Risen!☦️

  • @tomkrunes7289
    @tomkrunes7289 Před 15 dny +2

    thank you for your beautiful wisdom brother .. much Love

  • @AnastasiaTheConvert
    @AnastasiaTheConvert Před 19 dny +2

    True, because we are more cognizant of our sins and therefore feel unworthy.

  • @lykakinchen7601
    @lykakinchen7601 Před 21 dnem +11

    That blew my mind. I experienced all this after baptism but I was baptised as it was my mother's choice and thank God it was. I don't even have any idea who I was before then. Yet when it happened I felt I lost my identity, so lost and just wanted to go back to Heaven. I knew I was doing something serious, but what ensued was the most painful repentance that I felt I could never make up for what I'd done, I was in a terrible state yet I felt like I was surrounded by Heaven. It was really uncomfortable to change so drastically but I am so grateful and was so grateful. I just cared so much. I was in so much pain at others suffering yet I thought there was something wrong with me and braced myself to not do what I was impelled to do. I remember hearing a homeless person crying, wailing, I hid in a doorway close by listening and crying and my heart ached and I think I was praying but with my heart. I wanted to go up to them but living in London it's so not done. I remember again asking, why do I at my most spiritual feel the suffering of people and animals all around me, like I can hear it almost. Thank God I've come across this video, I was always told I was a failure. I never had any worldy ambition. I am so glad to have this guidance. Because I just want to get back to the purity that I felt before instead of trying to standardise myself. Now when I have the impulse to go and embrace any stranger in pain and defend those who are crying and comfort those who are angry I can trust that it is the right thing to do. Thank you God and forgive me for my sins. I want to go in the right direction. Also remembering to use discernment.

    • @evrgrnevrgrn7469
      @evrgrnevrgrn7469 Před 18 dny

      Baptism DOES NOT save you, repentance and a relationship with God, and being born again is the ONLY way.

    • @lykakinchen7601
      @lykakinchen7601 Před 17 dny

      100% agree.

    • @lykakinchen7601
      @lykakinchen7601 Před 17 dny

      What I mean is I agree that Baptism doesn't guarantee Salvation however it may lead to it. It is really up to God.
      For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.

    • @PETERJOHN101
      @PETERJOHN101 Před 17 dny

      ​@@lykakinchen7601
      Paul was not referring to baptism in this passage but to JEWISH law due to Jewish converts and their practice of the Halakah. Jesus says in Mark 16:16 that both believing and baptism are required for salvation, it is one of his commandments. A person on his death bed who comes to faith in his final moments can receive a merciful exception to this but that is very, very rare.

    • @evrgrnevrgrn7469
      @evrgrnevrgrn7469 Před 17 dny

      @@lykakinchen7601 ... TRUE!! Baptism is a outward symbol of Faith, but you are correct God will save those HE deems worthy based on there level of Faith and dedication to show themselves approved in His eyes. We are not saved by works only through Faith and studying the word of God.

  • @ptt3975
    @ptt3975 Před 19 dny +4

    He is basically preaching Romans 66 and Galatians 614. These are two verses, that the protestants and evangelicals either don’t understand or because they don’t agree with their prosperity messages. There is so much immaturity out there. Thank you for teaching the truth.

    • @IAMFISH92
      @IAMFISH92 Před 17 dny +2

      I’m confused. What does Romans 6:6 and Gal. 6:14 have to do with the “prosperity” gospel? Also, it’s kind of unfair to lump all Protestants and evangelicals into the category of prosperity. That’s patently absurd.

    • @ptt3975
      @ptt3975 Před 17 dny

      @@IAMFISH92 so you don’t see how those two verses could expose some sort of disunity with worldliness?

    • @IAMFISH92
      @IAMFISH92 Před 17 dny +2

      @@ptt3975 I’m not sure I understand. Are you sure you’re referencing the right passages? Romans 6:6 is “We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be destroyed, so we might no longer be enslaved to sin.”
      ‭ and Galatians 6:14 is “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.”
      ‭‭
      Sure, it says we die to the world, but the
      Emphasis is on the death of the old man through Christ. This is good news. Romans in particular seems to be making the case AGAINST what Fr. Seraphim has said in this video.

    • @ptt3975
      @ptt3975 Před 17 dny +1

      @@IAMFISH92 it’s the old man which is an agreement with worldliness and is motivated by it to achieve success and pleasures. Anyone who has been through this death process realizes that God put to death that which is in him which loves the world. Then he may in vain look around for the energies that brought him success before. These are real and actual changes in our nature that affects our daily lives and career. But you are correct. It is good regarding spiritual life but But earthly success for a godly person would now only come through narrow God ordained paths much more difficult to find.

  • @RaymondFelixFrancis
    @RaymondFelixFrancis Před 6 dny

    We are called to purify our heart, that means to fully realise how contaminated, unclean and evil it is...
    Only the serious about salvation can do this struggle and only the power of Christ can give us victory 🙏☦️♥️

  • @Meowwolfwarrior
    @Meowwolfwarrior Před 23 dny +6

    I love your accent bro how you say Christ 😂❤❤❤❤love it . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @blu9371
    @blu9371 Před 22 dny +2

    This is exactly what I am going through right now. Been an Orthodox Christian for almost 2 years now and it's almost been my worst years sin and temptation-wise. He's been so silent everytime I asked Him, every time I cried out for His help, He stayed silent. He just watched. And knowing that, having 3 final exams on their way on July 1st, 2nd and 4th, I said if I don't pass them with a score that can get me to the only option of university I can go to, I'm going to walk away. But until then, I'm still going to pray to Him and keep being obedient. But it's getting on my nerves. I've been having my patience tested for 2 years now...
    The only thing that has helped me was meditating, which is breathing deeply, like tibetan monks. If I can't be an Orthodox Christian without applying *principles* , not practises of other religions like Buddhism into my Christian life, I really don't know what I'd choose. What's so bad about trying to control my breathing and to be aware of the present moment? That makes me grateful to Christ for nature. You don't know how God can work. The devil can work like this but He can work like this too, because He is better than the devil.

    • @GMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGM
      @GMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGM Před 22 dny +2

      How does The Jesus Prayer compare to meditation for you?

    • @kyledawson4535
      @kyledawson4535 Před 22 dny

      First off I want to say I am truly sorry you are in this position. I also want to say the Christ loves you and I love you. The church will never go away even if you go from her, she is your mother. Please pray and seek guidance from wise people specifically a spiritual father.
      Please speak to your priest.
      Have you looked into the desert fathers or any monastic practices?

    • @DesertRat.45
      @DesertRat.45 Před 22 dny

      Its simply because you are aware of it. Look back at when you were not.

    • @jojososomusugogo856
      @jojososomusugogo856 Před 21 dnem

      take a look at the book of job brother

  • @WilliamPotting
    @WilliamPotting Před 22 dny +3

    Truly edifying.

  • @_angl_
    @_angl_ Před 19 dny +1

    This is very relevant for me right now. Empowering to hear it portrayed this way.

  • @diegodurso4394
    @diegodurso4394 Před 19 dny +1

    Thank you father for your contribute. I've been struggling for weeks and you just mentioned all my douts and all my fears about this sensation of uncomfortableness. God bless you for your precious work

  • @blasted2691
    @blasted2691 Před 22 dny +2

    God bless you, Father Seraphim.

  • @anniebroman8914
    @anniebroman8914 Před 19 dny +2

    Excellent teaching, thank you so much, this is so true and I needed to hear this

  • @Nicole-ub7uv
    @Nicole-ub7uv Před 12 dny

    I never think about others going to Hell it actually scares me for others, I tried so hard to just give love and apparently I’m not good at it.

  • @bryansears6470
    @bryansears6470 Před 15 dny

    My heart goes out to this brother.

  • @brunotolic871
    @brunotolic871 Před 11 dny

    Thank you…because I knew it was something like that. Don’t know how but I knew. Now I have a confirmation. Now I know why does it hurt so much when He is near me, when it hurts the most, He is right in front of my heart. I just hope I’ll find the way and courage to let Him inside.

  • @Nicole-ub7uv
    @Nicole-ub7uv Před 12 dny

    Yes yes

  • @Nicole-ub7uv
    @Nicole-ub7uv Před 12 dny

    Yes and it’s sad I think that is a stage but it should not stay because God puts us in our place

  • @davefigthe3rd
    @davefigthe3rd Před 13 dny

    God gives us the ability to see the sin in others. This is so that we are moved to compassion and prayer, not to judgement.

  • @brianjames9946
    @brianjames9946 Před 22 dny +2

    Thank You Father.

  • @ranimungcal
    @ranimungcal Před 15 dny

    Amen!!!what you said are very true in me and each day we are so so greatful for the now that He's giving us by His patience and by the richness of His mercies they are new every morning all the glory belongs to our God almighty!

  • @kierenwuest8457
    @kierenwuest8457 Před 21 dnem

    This is so good

  • @kiraflash4596
    @kiraflash4596 Před 14 dny

    The best thing that ever happened to me was being attacked by a demon. I prayed to our beloved Lord Jesus Christ and the demon backed off in fear. At that moment I knew that Jesus is God and only he can save us. Before that my faith was weak and I was full of doubts, but now I know the truth! I belong to Jesus Christ of Nazareth forever! 🙏✝️

  • @artmaibach7509
    @artmaibach7509 Před 16 dny

    My given Soul says YES AMEN !!! Love !!!

  • @Sharon-hn9wn
    @Sharon-hn9wn Před 22 dny

    Amen 🙏. Thank you, Father for your teachings. May God bless you. 🙏

  • @angelachiorean5151
    @angelachiorean5151 Před 22 dny +1

    ❤ We pray for Mercy!

  • @TheManWithoutAName1120

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom

  • @lisapagan9458
    @lisapagan9458 Před 22 dny +1

    I really a this message!

  • @NewYorkMets978
    @NewYorkMets978 Před 18 dny

    This video hit different. May Jesus Bless all of us Brother! Amen!

  • @walker4973
    @walker4973 Před 16 dny

    Thanks 🙏 i was getting misled from other preachers , now atleast i see the truth im going through . God bless 🙏☦️

  • @mavisemberson8737
    @mavisemberson8737 Před 13 dny

    The prayer uttered by St John Chrysostom I think,' when undertaking any action or suffering any adverse circumstance or attack of doubt ' ... In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit ,, God be praised for all things ' Making the large sign of the cross at the same time. It has an amazing effect. Like a shield and light. ( it may have been one of the Desert fathers who taught it)

  • @koskara1314
    @koskara1314 Před 18 dny

    Beautiful words. ❤☦️ Ευχαριστώ

  • @marycrockett350
    @marycrockett350 Před 19 dny +1

    Nice to see again father ❤

  • @davidscalais
    @davidscalais Před 18 dny

    Can relate to this completely I believe it because the image is so difficult to live up to that level of perfection

  • @7.62x63mm
    @7.62x63mm Před 14 dny

    Thank you, Father.

  • @iliesculiliana5846
    @iliesculiliana5846 Před 21 dnem

    FATHER ALDEA THANK YOU WITH GRATITUDE FOYOUR SINCERE LOVE.DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR MESSAGE AND TEACHINGS. YOU ARE RIGHT IN ALL YOU VE SAID. I THINK WE LACK TRUE LOVE IN OUR LIVES AND SELF SACRIFICE

  • @angelblessing7937
    @angelblessing7937 Před 19 dny

    AMEN, Allelluia

  • @dd-ow6pe
    @dd-ow6pe Před 20 dny

    Wow incredible.. love it.. just need to go a little slow with this powerful message .. thank you

  • @ThyPlanet
    @ThyPlanet Před 18 dny

    About 15 min in and that’s been the mentality. We always forget. Every one is a piece of God. Like them or NOT. True believers see this and knows this

  • @stevelenores5637
    @stevelenores5637 Před 23 dny +2

    Amen

  • @trlevan316
    @trlevan316 Před 15 dny

    Thank you Father. I'm going through what I think is somewhat a Dark Night Of The Soul experience. I am so in pain over what we have done with the Gift that Christ gave us on the Cross. I feel every sin I've ever committed. Should I not pray to be relieved of this? It's very hard not to feel punished. I thought I was doing something wrong.

  • @angelblessing7937
    @angelblessing7937 Před 19 dny

    Thos helps, When you read the news and see awful crimes stop and pray for the people involved as there for the grace of God go I, reccomend them all to the Blessed Mother by the Hail Mary and The crushing of the cross is only relieved by kissing the wounds of our Jesus or washing them with our tears and pushing our brothers and sisters into his sacred heart for defense, God bless you all on the journey home to the eternal harbour

  • @hannapiasecka-shaw2521
    @hannapiasecka-shaw2521 Před 21 dnem +1

    That's extremely difficult.....

  • @Kola2909
    @Kola2909 Před 20 dny

    Christ is here. His fairytale is just begun ❤

  • @isaiahhizer8796
    @isaiahhizer8796 Před 17 dny +1

    Mmm do I not worship God through my work? Can I not excel in it?

  • @The-Real-Bader-Blade
    @The-Real-Bader-Blade Před 20 dny

    Amen.

  • @CS-gy2qn
    @CS-gy2qn Před 15 dny

    Im sorry for sinning Jezus, please forgive me. Thank you YHWH YESHUA HOLY SPIRIT: Adonai Elohim 🙏🏻🙌🏻✝️❤️

  • @willardtrafton2804
    @willardtrafton2804 Před 16 dny

    ...pray every day in every way...If you think sin becomes worse upon acknowledging Christ the you had no idea what it was before.
    Repent and go forward...

  • @changedlife1904
    @changedlife1904 Před 17 dny

    Wow !!!!! So true , 2 years in , i had second doubts what is happening but its too good to give up , 😊, i would say this is scary but its not

  • @billybobwombat2231
    @billybobwombat2231 Před 18 dny +1

    Cool beard dude

  • @gaviriak
    @gaviriak Před 15 dny

    The Devil atacks more the people whom are closser to Jesus lord ☦️
    Amén