THE ORIGIN OF ALL EVIL

Let us understand the origin of evil and suffering

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

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[@mattdavis2985]

Before Jesus decide to put knife it through my heart I say good morning Father how grateful I am to you thank you for your blood protecting my son thank you for helping me to raise him thank you for helping him make different on this Earth So father why did God punish me

[@hendersonshuntinglodge1207]

@KING DAVID THE MESSIAH You poor soul, so full of hate and deceit.

[@beachnmountains]

@KING DAVID THE MESSIAH GFY

[@nevertrustkids]

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[@eternalpromise1383]

@KING DAVID THE MESSIAH King David the Messiah? Ahahahaha... You ll wait for that for ever. 😂

[@vincentlizzio]

My wife and I were Chrismated into the Holy Orthodox Church in April -- and am eternally grateful to Fr. Spyridon for his inspiration and teaching that helped lead us on this beautiful new path. God bless!

[@carlbothmann]

welcome to orthodoxy vince.

[@cezarbrumeanu]

Nice, but were you Baptized?

[@imstuff2499]

@@cezarbrumeanu Yes,he did

[@OrthodoxBeards]

Many years!!!

[@noway165]

Love to you both! Christ is Risen !

[@lowkeyocity6769]

Patiently waiting from Africa I sleep with you're videos playing Iv watched them all

[@hannahpocock4152]

Amen beautiful video

[@KurtM1966]

After decades of continuous sin,my career was sin,I can say today thanks to my(our)GOD I am sober,not breaking laws anymore and My ☦ ORTHODOX Church and Christ in them saved my life.Literally! FATHER SPRYDON- You have and are helping me too.GOD bless you Father 🙏

[@revelation2-9]

@KING DAVID THE MESSIAH Christ came to complete the Law and gave His light to the Gentiles and the Hebrews.

[@neilwhitaker6284]

@@revelation2-9 yes you are correct. Jesus fulfilled the law and His blood was God's covenant that replaced the old covenant (law of Moses). Some Bible verses for those interested. Galatians 4:21-31 Ephesians 2:11-22 Hebrews 9:11-28 (attention on verses 13-15). Hebrews 10 (attention on verses 9-11) 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Galatians 3:26-29 Colossians 3:11-12 John 15:25 Romans 9 (attention to verse 6) Ephesians 3:6-21 Matthew 5:17-44 John 8 Hosea 5 I'm certain there must be more, I am just a layman who reads and takes notes of patterns I read.

[@revelation2-9]

@KING DAVID THE MESSIAH You think human minds can comprehend God? The Gospel clearly states that when we see Christ, we see the Father.

[@sotiris.a.]

Neil Whitaker all good?

[@neilwhitaker6284]

@@sotiris.a. Hi its you! I replied back to you on the other thread my email address did you get it? The last 4 days or so I've felt rather hopeless about the state of things in my country but I keep going. How are you doing?

[@joseph-medicis]

Hey father Spyridon, I wanted to say thank you in this comment for your video on overcoming lust. Since I was 11 years old I had a problem with pornography and being unable to quit, and after your words in that video it's been nearly 4 months, and I think it will be forever that I stop using it. Thank you Father, your work has an impact!

[@nicku2584]

Pray for me brother…. For I have suffered the same since a young child…

[@joseph-medicis]

@@nicku2584 You're in my prayers now and forever brother, just remember you have the power over your actions and not the other way around, you can overcome lustful desires

[@LadyMaria]

Porn is an ultimate evil. Glory to God that you have let it go!

[@joseph-medicis]

@@LadyMaria Thank you Maria I have let it go. When he said that "if you could hear the demons laughing you would act differently" it impacted me

[@Enquiringmind777]

The Devil leads you down the path of pornography step by step. "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof." KZbin is one of those vehicles, plenty of sinful music, plenty of gyrating scantily clothed bodies, and suggestive lyrics. If you cut this out at the source you will find it so much easier to resist. Don't watch that image, don't allow those filthy lyrics to possess your mind. The devil will suck you in slowly, and slowly you will sell out, and slowly you sink into lustful sinfulness. Confess, repent, turn to Christ, don't indulge, and our walk of righteousness will be easier.

[@jodex611]

And often, something that we perceive as evil at the first glance, isn't that after all. I was shocked and devastated at first when I found out that I have a serious, chronic disease that I will carry for the rest of my life. But after a while I realized that it's the greatest blessing for me. I needed it to change my ways of thinking, the way I perceive life and treat other people. I have such a huge gratitude about everything. If my physical struggle with the disease makes my spiritual struggle even a bit easier, I must think of it as a great blessing. Glory to God.

[@donnaroberts9119]

I’m a traditional Catholic, despite being told not to listen I find truth in your words. Thank you.

[@ivanbukac4618]

You have to listen to other perspecfive to strengthen your faith. Listening is different from obeying. By listening you are not changing your faith. Listening while not thinking is the problem.

[@bible891011]

I’m catholic and I listen to father Spyridon because he is filled with the Holy Spirit, God gave him the grace of wisdom!

[@joseywales1150]

Who is telling you not to listen to The Truth???

[@donnaroberts9119]

Traditional Catholic Priest

[@joseywales1150]

@@donnaroberts9119 Seek The Lord wherever He may be. Whether that be on a street corner or a church. Our own Lord and Savior spoke The Truth from a boat and a mountain top. I don't want a priest nor pastor to get in between me and The Truth ever again.

[@bigorra830]

THANK YOU father. You're a rare true spiritual leader in this fallen world. I always look forward to your new videos.

[@stijnelsacker2246]

Same 🙏

[@sharongetachew9360]

Sameee!!! Amen 🙏

[@artifacthunter1472]

The Bible says call no man father but here you go calling a man father cure your ignorance you fool!

[@voulapetrakos7508]

Thank you Father ☦️🙏

[@Handstandpushuper]

Hello everyone, can you guys pray for my Uncle. He struggles a lot with drinking and alcohol and has not accomplished much in life, its very sad the state that hes in sometimes and i just wish that God can save him one day. Thats why i ask for you all to pray for him as well. His name is Vernon, thank you ☦❤

[@MariaPerez-uv8mm]

Thank you father Spyridon! I love the bird singing in the background of this beautiful message. ✝🙏

[@VRaguz-jw5if]

Много, много хвала о. Спиридоне!! Поздрав из Српске Православне Цркве

[@mariasartzis-pellicier1723]

I am a Greek Orthodox Christian. I was blessed from birth on to be introduced to Christian Orthodoxy and I will remain so all the rest of my days. Listen to the beautifully adorable sounds of nature's little birdies in this video, that God created. I so wish I could be there, instead of NYC, AKA Sodom and Gomorrah. To those living with that beautiful and wonderful and clean freshness, please consider your self very blessed.

[@JESUS_KING_LORD_]

✅🕊️

[@chiefslief1886]

Exactly ❤

[@michaelspooner9191]

I just fell pretty badly. This video is exactly what I needed. Brought a tear to my eye when you said we can’t give up hope and fall into despondency. I must get back up

[@scottheld4837]

💪❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏💪

[@bolshoefeodor6536]

"Help Orthodox Christians to struggle ..." is right there, in my prayerbook.

[@kiryu-chan577]

Who hasn't fallen? Just repent and ask for forgiveness.

[@deerlow1851]

When a pig falls into the mud, it rolls and enjoys the mud. When a lamb falls into the mud, it gets up, shakes itself off and continues. Jesus called us his flock of lamb, because he knew that although we stumble and fall over and over, we will get back up and continue to follow Him.

[@godismyway7305]

Thank you father Spyridon for this wonderful message. It is amazing how God enters to each one of us hearts. Mine was very different though. I am an Orthodox Christan but I used to doubts the existance of the devil and sometimes I used to think it as a fairytale. Here is how God come into my life and change me forever. One day I went out with my friends and drink a lot of alcohol then we both get drunk. The next day I feel much better but spritually I was so weak. At that same day , when it gets a little darker me and my brother, were just talking a little. Then my brother told me to turn of the lights and to sleep. And I turned of the lights and just started to stare at the wall thinking about last night. Look, my eyes are still open.!! Then I saw someone on the wall looking at me in a way which is very hateful. I could not believe what i am seeing! Then I saw the devil himself I could not explain how i felt, It was beyond terrible. How could I, from all the people in this world, forced be to see the Devil in my own eyes I ask God. Then still staring at the wall started to see a cross which was clearly upside down and the place was a cemetery. I saw the photo of dead people at that same moment. I try to tell myself "Lord, am I dead"? Then immediately I told my brother to turn on the lights and told him what I saw and he said it was just a bad dream which i was expecting him to say and what I do not want you all my brother who are reading this to think like that it was a dream. MY eyes were open, open open. Only my Lord Jesus knows how to get his lost sheep. I know I would not be watching Father Spyridon teaching if I was not called by God that night. That night I see it as God saying to me "You see the truth now, Now save your soul and tell what you saw for everyone". A month after that night I decided go to Saint Michael the Archangel monastery where I get baptized by the holy water then the devil was rebuked by the Angle of the Lord Saint Micheal. God gave me the pain, God delivered me from my pain, but most importantly, God showed me the way. Do not go away from God, Do not go away from this Holly Church, always listen to our Fathers cause they are always right trust me. Always say to your selfe "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." Sorry my grammer and English. You brother in Christ from Ethiopia, Amen.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@youngknowledgeseeker]

Hey brother. I am a "Biblical Unitarian", so I don't know if you'd call me a brother back and I understand. I am very torn, I have gained a new found respect for Catholicism and Orthodoxy. So ancient! And Christ promised the gates of gell wouldn't overcome the church. And I hate to feel like somehow I or anyone know more than these two churches dogmas.....but I feel as if "Biblical Unitarians", like "Anthony Buzzard", raise some good points that at the very least I rarely hear addressed properly, accurately, factually, or are just simply ignored or unheard of period. Points on the true nature of man and death. The true nature of the gospel. The true nature of the Trinity, and the identity of Jesus and God. The nature of going to Hell and "Heaven" and what they are. I know, that seemingly against the ancientness of orthodoxy and catholicism I feel so small asking these questions. But I cannot deny my conscience and seeming evidence I have seen plainly for myself that seems to HIGHLY support the "Biblical Unitarians" claims questioning.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@lolhelios]

Smalls Steps Into the Kingdom arrived last week. Thank you for your wisdom, father. May it help me along the path of truth.

[@adambenedict6155]

Small Steps is an excellent primer and overview of the Orthodox Church. My hope is that it is more ( or as) beneficial for you as it was me! Every Blessing to You! ☦️

[@adambenedict6155]

@Trinitarian Believer Ditto. Have not read his work on The UFO Deception yet, but I am making my way toward it. 😎

[@lesliekistanministry191]

What a beautiful sermon, thank you Father Spyridon. I am telling others about your messages.

[@7kVestra]

Thank you for your wisdom, Fr Spyridon

[@BrumDaBum26]

I constantly battle feelings of the battle it is to love I pray to always strive to do better at loving. My wife and daughter are so very special in my heart yet sometimes I give them my most ugly of sides I constantly need to resist this weakness of me. Jesus please be with me to allow my love to not be only for strangers but my family as well.

[@user-cw8it4ss3j]

Love u father from Ethiopian Orthodox tewahido💚💛❤✝️

[@alexdaglas9728]

Christ has risen. Thank you Fth spiridon for your talk ,our love from Melbourne Australia

[@Matt-bm6vy]

Thank you for helping me become closer to God through Christ.

[@rhythmrhymesandelsewhere]

Peace be upon we, Christos Anastasi ☦️

[@thebrownwidower]

Sometimes I watch your sermons twice in a row. I don't know why. I just like to.

[@djordjebozovic3061]

Great quote from St. Nikolaj to end this beautiful lecture. Thank you Father ❤️❤️ ❤️

[@sergiovaldez8214]

God bless this man and thank you Jesus Christ for allowing me to find him when I prayed that you opened up my ears and let me hear your voice so that I can heal

[@nelliemoore3792]

Thank you for your teachings Father Spyridon. My soul is refreshed daily.🙏👣

[@demetrios3232]

The most beautiful and poignant part of this video is the bird singing his heart away. That's the closest thing to God. Without human beings, there would be no evil.

[@jamestregler1584]

Thanks Father and I love the bird in the background

[@theoneoutofnazareth]

One of the reasons I felt compelled to convert to Orthodoxy is the exaltation of man’s free will throughout the Fathers and Orthodox soteriology.

[@nancyincanada5553]

I've been looking forward to this teaching. Thank you, Fr. Spyridon.

[@Andrew-hq4wu]

Well nancy have u been to any monastery.are there no sunday or wednesday bible classes.i am a canadian convert

[@nancyincanada5553]

@@Andrew-hq4wu I go to an Orthodox mission an hour from where I live.

[@wstyn]

Lord Jesus have mercy on my soul, i am a sinner, help my heart in your name

[@TsiEt]

God bless You, Fr Spyridon

[@followeroftheway8454]

Yes sin cannot just make you physically ill but a more deadly ill health will occur which is a sickness in your spirit. Concluding with your soul being cast to total damnation. We are to always walk in a sinless way, to the best of our knowledge, for it is not our perfection that will save us but our continuance in walking in a sinless life to the best of our ability. As no one is perfect. May God through Christ always direct my paths towards his righteousness. Discernment to always know the difference. Amen. May others whom are given a seed of Christ's truth also grow in the truth of Christ. Amen

[@orthodox1717]

Repentance and struggling against the passions is key. No matter how many times we fall, repent and confess our sins, pray and partake in the Eastern Otthodox sacraments as often as possible. ☦️

[@teleportedfunk]

Thank you for your wise, powerful and uplifting words, we must constantly repent, i personally found the Jesus Prayer very helpful to stay away from temptations. Everytime i go outside, when i travel, when working out, even before i fall asleep i pray "Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison" and this prayer is very strong, it actually is something like confession and assurance that without God's Mercy, i am nothing but the empty, decaying vessel. But with God's Mercy, i am the image of God. God Bless You.

[@user-bf3qo4eq5n]

Благодаря, отче!

[@hazelskilos3993]

Christos Anesti, Father. Thank you for your videos. Your instructions are a compass to keep us on the narrow track. Wishing you many blessings and good health.

[@garyfrancis6193]

Uh it’s Ο Χριστος αναστασει. If you’re going to say it at least get it right.

[@josephbayego6030]

@@garyfrancis6193 Hazel said it in the right way. Χριστός ανέστη! (Christos anesti)Not what you write up there.

[@magdagood16]

I enjoy so much your sermons, all peaceful, even in the background are birds singing , I feel so peaceful when I'm listening. Thank you so much 💓

[@TheLastRoman0000]

Thank you for preparing and sharing this material.

[@80shovel1]

I’m drawn to your word thankyou

[@johnsanzone3965]

Spot on Father. Been thinking about this topic of late. I tell all in my ministry. "My appetite for sin rises in direct proportion to my willful distraction from God." As we strive to be holy, in total surrender to God, we seek what is holy and fade from what is an insult to our Lord. Look forward to every new video Father. God bless you and stay safe in this fallen world.

[@systemdowncity]

I just know God is drawing me closer also through this channel, keep up the great work father.

[@HS-pz3sq]

Food for thought. Amen

[@annakaterelos9342]

always love your description of things father, you are a natural teacher of the faith!!! the little birdie singing his little lungs out ,praising God is an additional inspiration!! thanks for these videos

[@ligma5657]

Lord Jesus Christ if I am unholy, may my enemies trample me in the dust, heavenly father convict me to the core so that I may seek you deeply in repentance, thank you Jesus Chr ist of Nazareth, Amen.❤

[@willclares]

Thank you. Very powerful.

[@dimitrioskladouchos4876]

Father Spyridon, may our Resurrected Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to keep blessing you for the sake of our spiritual benefit. Χριστός Ανέστη!!!!

[@zachtrix8428]

Thank you for this blessing of a video, Father.

[@conniesad7]

Thank you for your work. I learn a great deal from this channel. I'm Roman Catholic thinking of turning Orthodox. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kiriaioulia]

I need to share this with my brothers, as they always said that I was the origin of all evil! LOL...all kidding aside, thank you for the beautiful lesson! God Bless!

[@dirk1998]

Thank you Father Spyridon, I recently had been put through a test in my faith and I am grateful that God had you deliver this message at this time.

[@starloadingstar6770]

Such a lovely meditation. So much sincerity

[@NJP9036]

Father bless, thank you.

[@joepavone3586]

Thank you for these wonderful messages !

[@stuckmannen3876]

God bless ☦️

[@etrax7007]

Thankyou Father Spyridon. We can bare hardship... so long as we are surrounded by God's love & grace.

[@chad1568]

so true!!! i love this man.

[@voulapetrakos7508]

Thank you Father ☦️💯

[@Dr.Paisios]

Christ is risen!!! All glory and honor to God☦️☦️☦️ many thanks Fr!!!

[@maranatha8524]

Thank you priest for this beautiful teaching. I rarely go to church theses days as I see it falling into apostasy. I thank Almighty God for you and others like you - true men and teachers of Gods word. I find solace and peace in listening to your teachings and view these videos as my church service. That may be wrong, I’m not sure but I do know that I feel uplifted hearing you speak so beautifully about our Lord Jesus Christ. Truely- than you priest and MARANATHA 🙏🙏

[@jeffpickens4467]

Do not give up on the Church. It has had rough times, but Christ always delivers his bride. Stay strong. God Bless!

[@TyrannicalReigner]

Go to divine liturgy at an Orthodox church

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Fr.Spyridon, your Wisdom is very inspirational.

[@Tiffanka]

Thank you - thank you - thank you Father. I needed this so much. Ive been so distracted for the past 10 years, but especially the last 4. Literally watching the areal realms. Watching our skies being covered and the sun being hidden from the earth and it’s living. As soon as I read the title of this video and saw you standing under the turbid white sky, I knew this message was for me. As the sun is being covered, and many deceptions are being played on the innocent good natured people, I turn to The Son, the true light - in God there is no darkness.

[@panagenesis2695]

Amen. Great Video, Thank you!☦

[@momofmoto]

Thank you Father Spyridon, your teachings are always beneficial! May The Holy Trinity be with you always!!!

[@kathleenglumpe8554]

Thank you for your teaching. God Bless you 🥀

[@BrumDaBum26]

To love is one of the most rewarding but challenging tasks that we all desire to have but struggle achieving it's the constant pursuit that proves our obedience that God sees our obedience so grace may come upon us and deliver our soul❤

[@vizzz8105]

I just discovered this great channel yesterday. In just a few hours I have learned and benefited a lot. Thank you, Father, Yehualashet From Ethiopia.

[@fortheloveofgod5540]

Thank you father Sydirion! Your teaching is spot on, it’s everything I’ve been learning since starting to study the Word of God. There is only one thing I’d like to add about the devil: he does not only tempt us into sin, temptation being that moment you have to make a choice between right and wrong. Worse than temptation is how the devil leads millions of people into deception... To the point of not even realizing we are choosing evil, because morality has been so watered down in society, making us believe that respecting and accepting other people’s choices are morally correct. I puke to this notion right now... Fortunately God has opened my eyes to the truth and now I see how much I have been deceived before. I can’t believe I used to accept abortion, even if in the first stages of pregnancy... This is so incredibly evil, and I thought I was genuinely a good person! When I woke up to this deception, I cried bitter tears of repentance in the face of our Beloved Holy God. I’m so grateful for Him for everything He has always given me, even by being so deceived. Thank you for your teachings, I listen to you occasionally and its a pleasure. You feel like a pure christian, who really cares about God. 🙏🏻💖

[@themccarthyplan2020]

How may I contact you, Father Spyridon?

[@djfuzzgun9111]

KING DAVID THE MESSIAH Isaiah 56 6-7 “Also the sons of the foreigner Who join themselves to the Lord, to serve Him, And to love the name of the Lord, to be His servants- Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And holds fast My covenant- Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices Will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”

[@LadyMaria]

@KING DAVID THE MESSIAH Those who reject Christ reject the Father.

[@stylist62]

Please Lord heal us all from our wounds and others who wound us to the soul🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🥲

[@robinsullivan3141]

You are a daily blessing to us Father. I am sharing your sermon. Thank you.

[@AlixPrappas]

Brother, thank you for the encouragement.

[@akirahikari6548]

Your message made me think of the following quotation, which says that we have a choice regarding which direction we choose to turn our heart. “All men have been created to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization. The Almighty beareth me witness: To act like the beasts of the field is unworthy of man. Those virtues that befit his dignity are forbearance, mercy, compassion, and loving-kindness towards all of the peoples and kindreds of the earth.” Baha’u’llah

[@cruxfidelis5257]

All of us are created in the image of God. Your words and sermons are very peaceful. Jesus heals the wounds of our soul. You are a gift from God. God bleed you Father and all of you.

[@HorizonXD]

Love the bird!

[@Porphyrios02]

Glory to God for all things ☦️ Thank you father Spyridon for proclaiming the truth. It is needed more than ever now a days. I Pray that through your struggles you stay strong in the faith. May the Lord have mercy on you and continue to guide you in all that you do. Im truly grateful that Lord has lead me to you.

[@johnulanowski3612]

Father thank you .......You have just made sense of the world for me.

[@ueattheinternetsass]

You sir truly have the gift of the Holy Spirit

[@shawneasley1735]

Father beautiful message , if man is the crown of this planet than woman must be our planet's crown jewel. Since they are the last of creation , whom births creation.💙

[@BrumDaBum26]

To truly love is to know our Father so we may be like the Father to lead others to this understanding. This is unconditional Love that God commands his people the only price we can bartar with.

[@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt]

Father, thank you this teaching. I do, however, struggle with the idea of evil and the nature of God. You mention that God didn't create evil, but he created the propensity to undertake evil. The devil is not someone who created himself; he was ultimately created by God. God understood that evil would come into the universe well ahead of time but allowed it to happen. He contemplated and understood evil long before it came to pass. I find that deeply troubling. We chose it, but God made it "choosable". I am scared that hell may therefore always be part of existence; that it is integral to all existence and something that we must struggle to overcome forevermore because God is an antinomy.

[@lesliewood4069]

Thank you God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@shahbazkhan6832]

I was born a Muslim and am atheist for most of my life but I can't deny the truth in the words father Spyridon said in this video or the truth in Bible, Quran and other religions texts. I can't prove gods existence but also can't prove the path of God to be wrong or untrue. The modern world needs the guidance of God.

[@fritzfranz1839]

Thank you for putting a citation of Hl. Father Nikolay Velimirovic at the end of the clip! He is truly wise!

[@m_d1905]

I believe the fall from the time of the adversary to Adam created a dissonance in God's creation. The greater the dissonance the larger the opportunities for suffering and pain. Yet God in his wisdom is right here with us through them and will use it for our utmost good. "For we wrestle not with flesh and blood..." Wonderful sermon Father. Thank you.

[@brigada2.067]

Sa traiti, parinte! Hristos A Inviat!

[@maryhirst9127]

Wonderful teaching anointed man of God, great clarity

[@treson8640]

Thank you, father 🙏

[@alohaohana901]

I like your beard and your outfit....it's a cool look.

[@fansofst.maximustheconfess8226]

Yes, Father Spyridon IS *cool.* ;)

[@georgiadim5333]

Thank you Father Striding!

[@Mclovin_8011]

For years I have tried to put these beliefs into words to share with my community. I’m amazed by Father Spyridon wisdom. Hopefully this message will reach my friends who questions if God is really evil.

[@BiblicalExcerpts]

Father Spyridon, thank you for all your hard work, I know you will say that it is nothing hard and God speaks through you and you are sharing the words of church fathers, but regardless, thank you for your work. God bless you Father.

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Beautiful message, thankyou. Serenaded by the chaffinch I think. I always enjoy your peaceful and powerful messages. God bless you 🙂🙏🌲🐦

[@shanste1]

Isaiah 45:7 “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.”

[@dabaw2154]

the church fathers understood the verse as follows CHRYSOSTOM: For since we are accustomed to use the word evil to speak of calamities, and not only of thefts and adulteries, so the prophet allows this usage. On this basis the prophet can say, “There is no evil in the city that the Lord has not done.” This too, by means of Isaiah, God has made clear, when he said, “I am God who makes peace and creates evil,” again naming calamities evils. This evil also Christ hints at, thus saying to the disciples, “Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof, "that is to say, the affliction, the misery. It is manifest then on all sides that he here calls punishment an evil, even as we commonly do, affirming at the same time that God brings these on us. AUGUSTINE: “I make good things and ‘create’ evil things.” For to “create” means to order and arrange. And so in most manuscripts it is written, “I make good things and order evil things.” To make is to give being to something that did not exist at all, but to order is to arrange something that already exists in such a way that it becomes greater and better. Thus, when God says, “I order evil things,” he means those things that fall away, that tend to non-being, and not those that have attained their end. For it has been said that, owing to the divine providence, nothing is permitted to reach a state of non-being. ORIGEN: In the same way also we explain theexpressions, “I, who make peace and create evil”; for he calls into existence “corporeal” or “external” evils, while purifying and training those who would not be disciplined by the word and sound doctrine. This, then, is our answer to the question, “How is it that God created evi l chrysostome God said through the prophets, “I, God, am making peace and creating evils.” What sort of evils? Those mentioned-captivity, servitude and the like. Not fornication, licentiousness, avarice and anything else like that.… Do not let the false prophets undermine you; God can give you peace and consign you to captivity, which is the meaning of “making peace and creating evils.” For you to learn that this is true, let us make a precise examination of the individual expressions. After saying before, “I am the one who brought light and darkness into being,” he then went on to say, “making peace and creating evils.” He cited two opposites first, and two opposites after that, for you to learn that he is referring not to fornication but to calamities. I mean, what is set as the opposite of peace? Clearly captivity, not licentiousness or fornication or avarice. So just as he cited two opposites first, so too in this case; the opposite of peace is not fornication, or adultery, or licentiousness or the other vices, but captivity and servitude THEODORET OF CYR: He calls “light” here the happy events-the cessation of slavery, the liberation and the return- and “darkness” the sad happenings-the siege, the subjection, the enslavement. It is I, he says, who am the author of these two series of events, of these and of those. It is I who made use of Nebuchadnezzar to inflict the chastisement and who have chosen Cyrus as the instrument for the liberation. And just as I am the creator of the light and of darkness, and [just as] I have produced each of them so that they are used for humankind, I have inflicted bondage on Israel in its interest, and I have made the gift of freedom by reason of my benevolence. “Who make peace and create evil.” He has clearly taught what he has meant under the name of darkness and of light: it is peace that he has called “light” and the events that seem bad “darkness.” So [God] has called them evil, not because they are evil by nature but because people considered them thus. For we have the habit of saying, “Today is a bad day for me,” not because the day itself is changed to some other nature but because in the course of that day some events happened that produced sorrow

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@@dabaw2154 Proverbs16:4 “The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.” Romans 9:21 “Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour

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Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”

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@@shanste1 I don't think the Bible teaches God literally created evil and sin. For example Jesus said, "the devil was a liar and the father of liars" meaning it originated with him as crazy as that sounds. However the Bible definitely teaches that we should fear God as a destroyer. Meaning he is the only one truly able to kill someone, no one else can really kill you. They may put you to sleep for a while but only God can truly destroy. I feel like sin and evil have always existed, not as God or in God, but by virtue of the fact that he exists. If he exists then the mere concept of the opposite must at least exist. But when it came into reality was through the snake, the devil, Satan, and us. Or at least I think idk.

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@@youngknowledgeseeker Our almighty Father created everything. GOD is in total control of everything, even the evil of this world. The evil of this world is our adversary, Satan means adversary. To believe God didn't create evil means something exist without God, that is not a almighty creator if something exist without God's knowledge

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I love your reflections Fr Spyridon and I love you. I’d also love to see your hair

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This must be the best presentation of the closest to god.. close to nature and the spiritual creation..

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Thank you!

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What a beautiful thing, this❤

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LOVE IS GOD FOR GOD LOVED US

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Beautiful True Teaching.. Fr..today we all need this true principle of Almighty Lord Jesus teaching through you.. In our daily life the temptation and disobedience to Almighty God's that lead us to sins.. For we need this in our daily life free from all temptations.. Lead to relam of Heaven.. We need to more spiritual.. It is only prayers and purity of oneness leads to relam of Heavens... But something Satan will end up with you? .. Again we fall again... Please shows how to stop this Satan attack.. Amen Alleluia 🌹💕🙏♥️😇