The Unforgivable Sin (Global Catechism)

[@thomasjorge4734]

To Refuse To Repent . . . Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God Have Mercy on me, a poor sinner.

[@VidBint]

It’s only unforgivable so long as you persist in it, right, Father? For much of my life I was a terrible blasphemer as an atheist & then as a “spiritual seeker”. Then on Holy Monday of this year (the first time a set foot in an Orthodox Church) I recognized that the Holy Spirit has been calling me to the Church. Every since I have been repenting of all my blasphemies & all the heretical beliefs as I was returning to Christianity. I want nothing more than to be close to our Lord & Savior & to bring others who are lost in ways that I was back to Christ to the Orthodox faith.

[@liangurias]

This was exactly my question and maybe difficulty with Fr's explanation. Why would one not repent? Miracles happen. Life shock is very common. Apostle Paul repented through the help of God. Does he perhaps mean a specific kind of blaspheme based on a particular state? Very brave of you my brother. May God help us all in the struggle.!

[@VidBint]

@@liangurias what I take it to mean is that if you die in a state of non-repentant blasphemy, that’s something that can’t be excused by God because you literally deny yourself allowance or maybe acceptance of the very thing that allows for forgiveness.

[@liangurias]

@@VidBint Thank you for your reply. That's pretty much my understanding of non-repentance. I just don't quite get why this is particularly linked to blasphemy. We have the ability to repent until our very last breath nad many atheists and blasphemers have seen the light. I might try to ask Fr directly somehow :-)

[@applesnicolle5144]

Awesome you once were blind & now you see!! 🙋‍♀️

[@mcisanta]

I understand your story more than you’ll ever know! I’m glad you’ve found the Truth! God help you! ☦️🕊🐑

[@Tikkakoski]

Thank God that's probably the only sin I haven't committed!

[@EzioAuditoreDaFirenze99]

Me too brother, me too.

[@angelandres08]

God is quite willing to forgive all of us, but those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit, indeed reject that forgiveness. Clear to all. Great work dear Abouna

[@eduardoreategui]

Praise God

[@junramos2002]

"Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." - What is the difference between blaspheming vs the Son and blaspheming vs the HS?

[@angelandres08]

@@junramos2002 Fr Josiah has explained that. I would add, the Son of Man could be perceived as a simple man, yet the Holy Spirit when perceived, is unmistakably God. So if using our intellect we reject the Holy Spirit, we are guilty not only of a grave crime but of sheer stupidity. I guess the Apostles when they experienced Christ as God: v.g. Walking on the sea, resurrecting Lazarus, etc. Couldn't deny Him as God.

[@junramos2002]

@@angelandres08 "Fr Josiah has explained that" - Sorry, I couldn't find it. Could you kindly point out where? What I see is that "blasphemy vs the HS is refusal to accept for forgiveness", but I couldn't see the difference between blassphemy vs the Son and blasphemy vs the HS explained. You said the Son could be perceived as a man. Could you explain? Someone is blaspheming against someone he doesn't know is god? He was just blaspheming against a man? Thanks!

[@angelandres08]

@@junramos2002 imagine yourself next to the Lord in Kapernaum, what do you see? A young man. But the devils were able to SEE Him as God, yet DISOBEY Him. Blessed those that without SEEING believe. Today UNLESS you experience God INSIDE of you, you are not knowing Him. But even as God is inside of all of us, we do not attempt to enter in ourselves. People talk about Christ and even Icons depict a man, Faith is not some belief, but Trust that leads to obedience to God. When blindly one blasphemes about the Holy Spirit AND continue to blaspheme even AFTER we have known God, then we are making ourselves unforgivable. Hear Father Josiah again

[@anawhite6807]

Lord have mercy on us 🙏🏼

[@georgiasacca4436]

Thank you so much I was scared i committed this unforgivable sin because I had very bad thoughts and mumbled one of them and have been scared for about four days now I can get back into my life knowing the true meaning of this god bless you all ❤

[@newviper11]

Me to. 😅😅😅 Thank god 🙏 amen 🙏

[@matthewroach3195]

You absolutely did not commit this sin! But don't forget that all sin left unchecked is deadly..repent as hard as you can and live the commandments ! God bless you!

[@skylerNope]

This has brought me peace ☦️

[@DRMIN3R]

That's one of the best answers to what exactly is the blasphemy against the holy spirit

[@HandsomeBoyGarion]

I’m super sorry amen 😢😢😢

[@b_ks]

Thank you for this detailed and specific explanation. I'm sure many more hearts than just mine alone were relieved.

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

His explanation is 100% incorrect.

[@E.P.I.K]

@@forthosewitheyestosee8183how so?

[@userPs91victory]

Thank you Father for explaining the meaning of the “Unforgivable Sin”. God bless you.

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

His explanation is 100% incorrect.

[@varbahkorlewala4222]

I always want forgiveness

[@alexanderbielski9327]

Man the blessed those who mourn makes me feel better. I mourn all of the people who love money and will get the chip. The people I love. Pretty much everyone I know is blind to it. I pray that comfort comes. I believe it can.

[@dirk1998]

This is sobering wisdom, thank you Father Josiah.

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

This ungodly man has no wisdom. He has deceived you. Repent!

[@MattisWell.20]

Makes sense why Jesus said if you don’t forgive your brother, then the Father won’t forgive you, because refusing to forgive someone is an unrepentant heart.

[@MattisWell.20]

To repent is to enter into forgiveness.

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

@@MattisWell.20 ,...You are totally wrong with both your comments.

[@farmergiles1065]

@@forthosewitheyestosee8183 "and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us..." Christ's own words of teaching to us. The measure we give is the measure we pray to receive. If we refuse someone forgiveness, we are asking that we not be forgiven. That is refusal to repent, for we are told to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Thus, if we are saying we would rather not be forgiven, is that not a choice? And that choice can keep us from being forgiven! Do your eyes see now?

[@dawnchattin5935]

Dear Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for this crystal clear teaching. Blessings, Father Josiah, as it is evident in this teaching that was obtained by having spent long hours with the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Father.

[@ericaustin3904]

John 6:37 King James Version 37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

[@Chrisc-sn6uh]

Glory to God!

[@mcisanta]

Amin ☦️🕊🐑God help us all!

[@ChristAliveForevermore]

Vinnie!!!! I can't believe I found you on a Patristic Nector film!!! What a small world

[@junramos2002]

"Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." - What is the difference between blaspheming vs the Son and blaspheming vs the HS?

[@newviper11]

Thank u i needed to understand what it was thankfully i know ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i understand it more now thanks 🙏🙏 bless u

[@danielgaley9676]

Thank you Father for the definition.

[@kellb9283]

I heard a messianic rabbi (jewish convert to christianity) who said that only those alive in the times of Christ and saw His miracles and claimed they were of the evil one have committed the unpardonable sin. It is because they witnessed Him and the miracles He performed and still denied Him.

[@KylaGrace]

That's an interesting view...

[@ioneladaniela3553]

Wonderful dear Father ! Thank you very much ?

[@ninaarpolahti3582]

So wise, thank you.

[@jaredison2708]

God bless you Fr. Josiah. Thank you for making these videos. I'm grateful that I live in a day and age in which such edifying content is available to me with such ease as reaching into my pocket and getting out my cell phone.

[@childofmary7959]

Thank you, Father Trenham!

[@Anna-mc3ll]

Thank you very much for sharing this essential information! God bless you. Amen.

[@Warriorking.1963]

A top notch description and explanation of the unforgiveable sin. I've heard many try to explain it, but this one is right up there with the very best.

[@tigistgenetici9i808]

Thank you Father 🙏

[@gingerdefilippo]

Thank you Father for this fantastic explanation.

[@ieshjust16]

Thank you father for explaining this 🙏🏽

[@Nicholas_Powell]

God bless Vincent! He is a member of my church and a friend. Thank you Vincent for asking this, and Fr. Josiah for explaining this to us!

[@JamesCrocker-m3s]

That is fire for my whole wife I have always felt the unforgivable sin is to knowingly and emphasize knowingly, attributing the works of God to the devil, or the works of the devil to God, and it again to do that with full knowledge, that would be the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit that’s what I’ve always felt just going by what the Bible says

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

Both you and this phony preacher are 100% wrong. You both do not at all understand the Bible. Repent!

[@yourlostairpod9556]

Hey brother can i please ask you something? I was worried beacouse i thought i might have blasphemed and i just wanted assurance. So i discussed with my friends what blasphemy is (Attributing the spirits work with the devil) and meanwhile i made a few examples of what would need to be said without realizing i was actually saying the blasphemy in that moment. I just wanted th to understand my fear and what i was alking about. ---Still basically saying the blasphemy multiple times. Do you think i did the sin? I obviously didnt mean what i said. I feel so helpless and i think i fell for the devils trap. And in the bible stands: "Whoever speaks against the holy spirit". I dont know if the context its spoken in is important but i spoke against it. I already repented but feel like its too late. Please help me❤️🙏

[@Hemi7156]

@@yourlostairpod9556hope you’re doing well man God bless you, if you even think you’ve committed the unforgivable sin you haven’t by nature, may the lord have mercy on us all ☦️

[@raygipson8896]

Thank you Father☦️

[@HiIMihai]

Thank you very much for sharing this video, it has finally given me a form of informed and contextual answer of this teaching from Jesus.

[@seanalderson653]

Thank God 🙏🏻

[@zionmcdonagh5063]

Good teaching!

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

This is all 100% false teaching from a false teacher.

[@christianuniversalist]

Unforgiveness is the unforgivable sin. Jesus literally tells us what it is in Matthew 6:15.

[@OrthoKarter]

Very nice channel. im an orthodox greco-american, i just subscribed God Bless

[@guspapadopoulos]

If you are unaware of how terrible it is than it's forgiven as long as you never commit it again knowing what it is.

[@matthewroach3195]

Excellent! Couldn't agree with you more...

[@lukepappas8790]

Father bless! If it is blessed I would like to present some additional thoughts from St. Theophylact that I found very helpful in understanding the context and what exactly was being condemned. First of all, St. Theophylact pointed out that while blasphemy against the Son is a catastrophic sin for Orthodox Christians, for a pagan or a Jew to blaspheme the Son does not increase his condemnation because Christ intentionally kept his true identity a secret while on earth, appearing even to commune with prostitutes and tax collectors, therefore for anyone who has never known the Truth and is already polluted by error, they cannot be held liable further for rejecting the Son. But for anyone, even a Jew or a Pagan, to witness great and extraordinary deeds of the Holy Spirit and yet slanders them and attributes them to the Evil One, that will increase their condemnation in the next life unless they repent, and it will be considered the greatest of all sins. So according to St. Theophylact, when Christ said that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable, he does not mean to say that it is unrepentable, he means that it will increase the condemnation of Jews and Pagans in the next life, whereas blasphemy against the Son will not because they did not know any better. Before I read this I was overwhelmed with fear whenever I encountered this passage, but now when I read it it fills me with comfort and hope and reminds me of the incomprehensible mercy and longsuffering of God. I got this from the Explanation of the Gospel of Luke.

[@slackjaw4270]

Does Orthodoxy teach that taking the Lords name in vain or damning one another in God's name is a sin greater than others? Everywhere I turn, this blasphemy is occurring. When I hear another soul do this, I take aside and gently request they do not continue, explain the danger of it and pray for their heart to change.

[@LadyMaria]

It is very serious, yes.

[@matthewroach3195]

Great point! I agree with you..

[@frricklawrenceangaleria7942]

Christ is in our Midst Abouna. a quick question, "why we don't use the use the Jewish calendar and why Julian? tahnks abouna

[@vesnastihovic7014]

Did Catholics do the sin against the Holy spirit?

[@ntroutsis5215]

If i didn't want to repent of a sin that i did before but now i do will i be forgiven?

[@TruePathLiving]

Priest at this orthodox church I began to attend told me that blasphemy is to change the nature of God. To defame. He told me to blasphem is to be heretical which is to be protestant or catholic. I am struggling with this .. but he said this is the original Greek meaning is to " change "... Is this true ?

[@coldjello8436]

Algo boost.

[@777LUQ]

Hello sir.I have a curiosity. Have you ever heard or know of someone who was touched by an angel and then they changed totally? . I've been visited by Archangel Michael, and since then I can't frown anymore, my hands feel disabled to do any harm, I see everything from a new perspective, I can barely touch even a beer, eat just a bit but feel fully energetic ( dont like meat anymore and it was my favorite) . I believe in myself but its so hard to convince others... any advice is good, thank you

[@chadpilled7913]

No need to convince anyone. Your experience is your own. Why cast pearls before swine? I believe things like this happen, and without having met you I pretty much believe you. No need to squander this gift by shouting it to everyone. Quietly thank God in your heart for such a special thing

[@777LUQ]

@@chadpilled7913 I'm on a mission and need help so can't keep it for myself. I need to make as many people see the truth, especially the ones that are pulling the strings in this world and have thr power to turn everything around. Also this gift is for everyone, because we all are special and beings of love. If I can be in this state, then we all can. Thanks for believing in me

[@mcisanta]

That’s not an angel well not one from God pray to Jesus for the truth 🕊☦️🐑

[@777LUQ]

@@mcisanta Why pray? Praying is like commenting on a video about poverty saying you're sorry but then going back to your comfort life. If you want to change something you do it, not pray for others to do it for you. I love my Creator and all of the angels, even the so called fallen ones. Truth js love and compassion, not suffering and pain. Cross is a evil omen, that puts an X on top of your heart, the seat of the soul . I trust Michael with my whole heart, and I love the living Jesus, the wise one, not the crucified one which is actually the Antichrist ( another Christ) ..

[@mcisanta]

@@777LUQ I’ve been in the hell of angels so I know they are not from God … praying to God makes them angry and that will confirm it☦️🕊 Iisus said that there will be no more prophets until just before He returns and Angels of God talk only to prophets so you can make your own mind on the issue … God is the truth, God is perfect and I am not but this is my experience and I believe I’m right to warn a fellow human, my brother, to not walk on the broad road I’ve walked on before Iisus came to bring me back 🕊☦️🐑

[@vinnylc]

So would i be correct in saying that its not possible to commit this blasphemy now? As this was regarded specifically for the pharisees of the day witnessing the works of Jesus. Or is it still possible today? Even as a protestant i knew this was the right way to interpret this scripture. So glad ive come home to the true church of Chirst! ☦️

[@gobucs3146]

What exactly is “refusing to repent”? Is it just not wanting to repent, or committing the same sins over and over?

[@IAmChadBroseph]

Kind of both in my opinion. Only God can know how sincere someone who is committing a sin again and again is in their repentance.

[@user-zy1oh8jk7j]

This is my understanding. Please correct me if I'm wrong. To do this. To commit this sin. One is not in a search for truth. One must be so overtaken by evil that one celebrates in revelry the evil within.

[@farmergiles1065]

I'd say so. But I also must tell that I know a man who says he once did so celebrate, praising Satan. And yet he lives today, having become Orthodox, and now living in deep, serious repentance, hating that former time. Even when we ourselves think we are totally rejecting God, we do not see all. And what is impossible for man, is possible for God. He is also the author of all our repentance. Look and see this story of how great is His mercy, and how much He desires to bring us to Him!

[@1337wafflezz]

This is all just opinion and speculation but I believe the Holy Spirit tries to do a work in us all. The Spirit lives in all true believers but also, I think The Spirit is constantly knocking at the door of the non believers trying to convict them. If they continuously reject and mock the work that is trying to be done in them and others? that is when the unforgivable sin happens, the Spirit leaves their presence…and they are dead. I think this makes sense in the context of God hardening hearts. He doesn’t literally force people to sin and reject Him…he simply removes the only thing capable of reaching them and allowing them to turn away from their flesh.

[@cheezychungus967]

Wait what about those of us who were former Atheists? I was raised Catholic and I never really got along with it, foolishly I eventually turned to atheism but then a couple of years ago I returned to God for some unknown reason which is still unknown to me to this day, it just snapped in me, I returned to Catholicism but I still had the same feeling and then I searched for answers again and went to an Orthodox church, I went to a Vespers service, I never felt so happy and so peaceful in my life after the service I felt like I really connected with God. Now I'm in the process of getting ready for Catechism. I want to repent as soon as I can. Is it too late for me? Please I know your busy but I would really like an answer, this thought has been non stop in my head driving me insane.

[@chadpilled7913]

I'm not a priest but it's probably just the devil messing with you. If you were beyond salvation why would God call you to Orthodoxy? The enemy wants you to give up, but scripture teaches us that those who endure to the end will be saved!

[@sihtnaelkk2187]

Many people were atheists and came to Jesus that's not blaspheming the Holy Spirit - remember St. Augustine and St. Seraphim. The meaning is to not die in a state of actively rejecting God's actions to save you. You're not doing that. So you're ok man.

[@LadyMaria]

Never too late if you're still here!

[@blake4013]

Anyone who tells you something is unforgivable for God in this life is not in line with scripture, you’re ok!

[@angeloangelo254]

It's not too late for anyone. Remember the their on the cross next to Jesus, he repented and confessed directly to Jesus and asked jesus to Remember him in his kingdom . Jesus replied we will be together in my kingdom. Only suicide can not be forgiven as one can not repent and confess after suicide has been committed.

[@cutty2404]

How do I get access to the global catechism?

[@PatristicNectarFilms]

You can register for Global Catechism, here: patristicnectar.org/globalcatechism

[@chinjiyhgang1142]

Love God, pray the Rosary everyday!

[@LadyMaria]

We pray the Jesus Prayer on the prayer rope.

[@SamirKhairallah-i1z]

I need guidance, if I said the Islamic shahada without meaning it and never approving it and never denying Jesus but for the love of my partner and for her not to lose her family and now I seek to repent, will I be forgiven or this is an unforgivable sin?

[@taylornovia8911]

Jesus' rebuttal was "a house divided cannot stand" How can someone be forgiven if they dont believe they need it?

[@farmergiles1065]

Life is full of unforeseen events, and God is the author of some of them. They can change a person's mind, and direction in life, causing them to reconsider. Beforehand, we can't see the needed event, nor the right time, nor even the possibility of such effect. But we can pray for God to bring about the change, and await His time in this prayer. God answers all prayer. Sometimes the answer is 'no'. But sometimes it is 'wait and pray'. And we don't know which either. For God can also bring about a greater persistence and discipline of prayer in us if we simply pursue a need we see but cannot affect otherwise. And so all is blessed.

[@cyberpunkworld]

*Yes, that one's blasphemy. Myself, even if I was atheist I'd still respect a Priest. I just think one cannot have enough friends... Yet, there's many schools of thought on unforgivable sins. For example, many in America would be adamant that murder in cold blood is also an unforgivable sin. And I do agree with those*

[@farmergiles1065]

A very grave sin, yes, but not unforgiveable. There was (maybe still is) a woman in South Africa whose son was unjustly arrested and killed by police. The policeman was, years later, confronted with what he had done, and called to account for his racism, one element in his actions. He was told that he needed to ask the mother for forgiveness, and he had come to that realization himself as well. When he admitted his wrongdoing, and that it was wrong, to the mother, she told him she would accept and forgive him if he would come to visit her every week for a year. in doing so, she also told him she would become his mother, and he would become her son, for he needed a mother to guide him out of ways of wickedness and into right living. And so they did, and formed a strong bond that had remained for years when I heard the story. So no, I do not agree that it is unforgiveable. But this African woman shows the price that must be paid to heal the sin, and how that price can be lived out. I don't think she is Orthodox. But regardless, I will always live in awe of her actions, and praise God for giving her the gifts to be able to do this, and for bringing the policeman to repentance. Christ found, more than once, praiseworthy people who were not even Jews, and praised them, such as "not even in Israel have I seen such faith". I think this has parallels.

[@curtissleypen9395]

Isn't Greiving and quenching the Holy Spirit a form of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

[@clmberserker245]

I dont understand. So is the sin that is unforgivable refusing to repent? It's not just saying bad words about the Holy Spirit or speculating uselessly about the nature of the Holy Spirit outside the context of the Church?

[@nixiontm]

that is correct, as far as I know. it's the stubborn disbelief, unrepentance, etc.

[@ericaustin3904]

1 Timothy 1:12-17 New King James Version Glory to God for His Grace 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an [a]insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to [b]God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

[@sherwoodplayernr1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. - Matthew 23:9...

[@LadyMaria]

My copy and paste: That is copied and pasted in every comment section, sometimes without commentary, by Evangelicals who do not rightly interpret Holy Scripture. That very literalist reading of Matthew 23:9 is dispelled by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:14-17, him calling himself a father of his spiritual children, especially St. Timothy, and saying there are other fathers. "Paul’s Paternal Care 14 I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. 15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me. 17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church." (NKJV / OSB NT) Christ referred in the passage Matthew 23:1-36 to those who *lord* titles over others as the Pharisees did often. It was not just an admonishment against calling a man father, but teachers and rabbis as well (doctors too), which I have never seen Evangelicals object to hardly. It seems to be a double standard as most are anti-Roman Catholic which sadly they lump us in. The title 'Father' our Presbyters use is not lording a title but it is a spiritual truth as they *are* the fathers of spiritual children just like St. Paul was over his flock. And it can be gathered that indeed St. Timothy and others called St. Paul 'father' as it would have been only respectful, him being their spiritual father to help them grow in the Faith. And that's where we get it from. It is from the very earliest of the Church. Also, Christ refers in many places to fathers both biological and spiritual (the Old Covenant Patriarchs and Forefathers). Christ does not say when He refers to them as fathers not to call them such as they are *legitimate* fathers of children. It isn't just a haughty title being put on them. They do not lord titles over others as this vocation, fatherhood, is a reality both to biological fathers and spiritual fathers. If you like to understand this passage in the Holy Scriptures better, this video might help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGWpXqulrJiJsMk May God bless you. ☦

[@UnlistedLogos]

Is there a way to purchase the replays? I missed last class and would like to tune in.

[@nikopawlowic6557]

Father I wish to repent. I've been a bad sinner, but never really understanding why. I try my best to be a good man, a good friend, and a good son, but I feel as if something is missing in my heart and soul. I've mourned and cried out for others to stop being mean, but their ugliness has tainted me and I wonder if that is also commiting the same unforgivable sin.

[@ThisCharmingBat]

Have you talked to your priest about this?

[@etcwhatever]

From very evil people i walk away and pray from afar. Sometimes not even from evil people. I prefer now to stand back, be silent and pray for conversion. Some people have come back with a different attitude. Yes, dont let anger and bitterness enter your heart. You can feel it but refuse it and ask God to clean your heart from such emotions. God cares is for our decision of not wanting to be angry or bitter. Youre being tempted. And yes confess these temptations to your priest, confession will give you grace to fight the spiritual fight harder. Its what i can do for now. Im a sinner and still cannot control 100% my temper so in this way with silence and prayer i avoid bigger problems

[@nikopawlowic6557]

@@perazdera2827 part of me says thank you for that kindness, the other part of me is torn by not having lived up to expectations, and being confused who I was supposed to be. I pray that you are right and I pray for those dear to you and everyone dear to you those who are dear to you because they are dear to me too. I don't wan't to hurt anyone anymore, but people continue to hurt me and my faith. That is what sickens me, and it causes me to put up a hardened shield against trusting anyone. I hate carrying such a shield when all I want is to be a good person towards all, yet I lack the courage to not retalliate against those who do harm to others.

[@soare5182]

The healing comes from inside out, not the other way around. The repentance will come naturally when you will let our Lord enter your heart and soul by looking to know Him. When you make a honest step to Christ He makes a thousand to reach you.

[@nikopawlowic6557]

@@perazdera2827 both

[@ShelbyWard-d9z]

Not trying to dismiss the wonderful teaching of Fr Josiah. Love Patristic Nectar. However this is a concept I struggle with myself and have for some years. Quick question Father. What about Matthew 12:32 when it says: “32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.” It seems like this is saying that someone who says anything against the spirit has no forgiveness. Like to verbally blaspheme or slander. Am I missing or misunderstanding something? Please advise Father.

[@DA-vs1ib]

From the title alone I was wondering why global catechism was the unforgivable sin 😂

[@ICONFESSONEBAPTISM]

The rejection of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit leads to spiritual death, indeed. Yet why does it say in this verse rejection of the Son of God does not lead to spiritual death? This part of the verse is what causes confusion, and indeed it is very hard to find an answer to this. All throughout Scripture, it says those who reject Christ are damned, but in this verse it says they will be forgiven? Well, the forgiveness is conditional. Now, the other type which is apparently the unforgiveable type, against the Spirit, this by the same token must also be considered conditional. Then of course we must apply the local and total contexts around this verse, what is the chapter talking about, how do the contents of this chapter in particular relate to other parts of Scripture? So in various other parts of the total scriptures, it clearly says all sins by repentance can be removed and one can be saved. It seems then that perhaps maybe this verse is a textual error, a mistranslation, perhaps? Maybe it was an error from the Lord? Both these things cannot be so, since the Lord and His Word are infallable, perfect, divine. So to conclude, we must accept this verse as basically a paradox, a hard saying, deliberately put the way it has been put to bring a challenge to the mind, to cause great caution, but at the same time it causes a great relief since it says "sins against the Son of God shall be forgiven". The Son and the Holy Spirit are the one God, the Trinity, Who forgives all sins provided we repent according to His Holy Commandments. And to add to this conclusion, to clarify even further, on the judgment day all men shall have at least a few sins for which they did not actively repent, which shall be weighed up by the Lord against that man's repentance, his virtue, his obedience, his holiness, and then the Lord will draw a final verdict, delivering him into the Kingdom or casting him out ("depart from me, I never knew thee"). So ALL MEN are sinners, we say "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner", not "on me, a perfect man", and it is with this type of approach we correct the soul, not with the approach of delusion that we are perfect. That is what the Lord wants, indeed he also wants us to become perfect, but not by our own means, but rather by the means of self-denial so that HE CAN MAKE US perfect. The Lord makes the impossible possible according to what He Himself proclaimed. So with all that said, considering the contexts, let us repent, let us not only be external Christians but also internally Christian, appropriating our souls to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And let us not use our pathetic, small rationale to try and interpret this verse about unforgiveable blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and forgiveable blasphemy against Christ - the meaning is put the way it is on purpose by Christ to challenge the rationale, to beckon us to submit to the deeper, spiritual meaning, which in substance is a paradox. The Lord uses paradox to filter out those who are rationalists, who demand logical clarity, and to make those people submit their logical mind to the deeper spiritual meaning, the spiritual warning.

[@stevensonrf]

This seems to be the nagging problem with people in the lgbt movement. They refuse to repent. They refuse to acknowledge that their acting out is sinful.

[@deejaysmooove8953]

We’ve been that way before, remember today?

[@yourlostairpod9556]

Hey brother can i please ask you something? I was worried beacouse i thought i might have blasphemed and i just wanted assurance. So i discussed with my friends what blasphemy is (Attributing the spirits work with the devil) and meanwhile i made a few examples of what would need to be said without realizing i was actually saying the blasphemy in that moment. I just wanted th to understand my fear and what i was alking about. ---Still basically saying the blasphemy multiple times. Do you think i did the sin? I obviously didnt mean what i said. I feel so helpless and i think i fell for the devils trap. And in the bible stands: "Whoever speaks against the holy spirit". I dont know if the context its spoken in is important but i spoke against it. I already repented but feel like its too late. Please help me❤️🙏 I really fear like its too late for me

[@harveygosal]

Visit an Orthodox Church and talk to the Priest. God is great, He looks at your heart. This scary sin almost certainly isn't accidental. But at the end of the day, go to the Priest, I'm not 100% sure.

[@zhiyuwang9270]

Move forward. It’s the only thing you can do. Please believe that there is always hope. Remember the scripture is only Jesus’s opinion.

[@valentianowiniger]

Scripture is truth. With scripture you renew your mind and live in the fullness of the truth which is battle but only that is true freedom. It‘s not an opinion it‘s our salvation because to live by scripture tests our faith and strengthens it. God bless my friend❤️🕊️ Matthew 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”

[@zhiyuwang9270]

@@valentianowiniger you can choose to believe the scripture or you can believe in something more positive, better. Remember bible is a book just like any other book. When we are reading a book, we need to think instead of accepting everything written in the book completely without thinking

[@valentianowiniger]

@@zhiyuwang9270 What is more positive than eternal life? If we just choose to believe whatever we want, we neglect God‘s will and we shall remember he has plans to give us hope and a future and not to harm us. The problem is if we don‘t follow God and we choose to believe something more „positive“ it can be quite deceptive and lead us to sin. I pray for you brother and that you have Christian fellowship, God bless❤️

[@zhiyuwang9270]

@@valentianowiniger I believe no one deserves hell. I also believe no matter what sins you commit you can be redeemed by the light. Don’t tell me that’s not more positive than the common Christian beliefs.

[@jaysoniii]

The unforgivable sin/blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unrepentance

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

Wrong!

[@mikefun7482]

what is it?@@forthosewitheyestosee8183

[@yourlostairpod9556]

@@forthosewitheyestosee8183Hey brother can i please ask you something? I was worried beacouse i thought i might have blasphemed and i just wanted assurance. So i discussed with my friends what blasphemy is (Attributing the spirits work with the devil) and meanwhile i made a few examples of what would need to be said without realizing i was actually saying the blasphemy in that moment. I just wanted th to understand my fear and what i was alking about. ---Still basically saying the blasphemy multiple times. Do you think i did the sin? I obviously didnt mean what i said. I feel so helpless and i think i fell for the devils trap. And in the bible stands: "Whoever speaks against the holy spirit". I dont know if the context its spoken in is important but i spoke against it. I already repented but feel like its too late. Please help me❤️🙏

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

@@yourlostairpod9556 ,...Blasphemy is not attributing the works of the spirit to the devil. Absolutely not! Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is when someone claims to be a Christian (have the Holy Spirit) when they are/do not. This applies to the entire church that is 100% filled with those who all claim to be Christians when they are not. Especially the catholics and the orthodox. Everyone claiming to be a Christian when they are not, have spoken against, and have blasphemed the Holy Spirit. Everyone in every church has done this and they will all be cast into the lake of fire on judgement day. Get away from everything known as the church and read the Bible yourself only.

[@dashriprock5720]

This is the basic explanation I hear but not as well explained as it was here. The didache speaks of not trying or judging anprophet speaking in the spirit and the didache as I understand was basically a manual for the early church. Guven what is said in the didache, does your explanation still apply? Im concerned about this

[@CharlesN-hb1hu]

Ooh i think am fried on the pen ,frying pen, Over Kid ,Game I no chance to see Jesus an God , game over

[@dannylo5875]

Mmm. I have a question. We have no idea if we have committed this unforgivable sin because we can't see it with our own two eyes. Or have the veil parted to see if it's still with us or not. It's quite possible in the spiritual world to follow rules in the real world but the spiritual world could be different mechanics altogether. We might have allowed sin to accumulate Darkness and points negative toward heavenly benefits that an Angel records. But your concept is proven improbable to prove because you cannot depend on feeling alone at all to say you committed the unpardonable sin. I mean. How do you know. Its like you will hear something on something as you pass by a crowd and see physically/spiritually if someones light or darkness is shut off or blazing. Therefore, your arguments are null and invalid. Because they also require evidence that is both prophecy and all knowing that matches more then three people or points or things in the real world to confirm if the person has spiritual abilities, the spirit, or information and if it matches the same account across the board that can be valid as truth. Established fact. Test the spirit to see if they are from God but by three or more people and if they don't match. It's an invalid testimony, joke, fake or the spirit or something else happened or has that produced departure or faded it away.

[@michellesmith5436]

Strong's definition of blaspheme: †βλασφημέω blasphēméō, blas-fay-meh'-o; from G989; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously:-(speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil. I don't see how it then becomes refusal to repent. And if so, at what point is this sin committed? Because at that point there would be no capacity for redemption. Does it occur at the time one receives and understands conviction? A week later? A year later? On one's deathbed? It seems that what was a very specific, almost difficult to commit sin, the church has interpreted as something much broader to the terror of many, and is very possibly adding to what Jesus said: 28 Omein, I say to you that for everything-for the averos (sins) and the Chillul Hashem (Desecration of the Name), whatever blasphemies they may utter-the Bnei Adam will be granted selicha. 29 But whoever commits Chillul Hashem gidduf against the Ruach Hakodesh, can never have selicha, but is guilty of a Chet Olam. 30 For they were saying, He has a ruach hatumah (an unclean spirit). Mark 3:28-30 OJB The Greek: blasphēmeō eis ho hagios pneuma ( at Blue Letter Bible, don't think I can post a link without the comment being removed). As to why blaspheming the Holy Spirit won't be forgiven whereas blasphemy of the Son of Man may be (Matthew 12:32), I am convinced that the Holy Spirit is the mother/wife of the Trinity, also called the Spirit of Wisdom. As of old we hear, do anything but don't insult my mother/wife.

[@ChristopherMartin-hv9hl]

Last time I checked this is between me and God so

[@forthosewitheyestosee8183]

What? You are deceived.

[@soare5182]

A complicated way of saying, heresy.

[@alexeios]

no, a thorough explanation of the topic at hand. heresy is a wiiiide net of things. heresy can be forgiven. your statement is reductive.

[@soare5182]

@alexeios A wide net of blasphemous slander and distortion about God (The Truth and the Way) is an unforgivable sin if you don't repent of in this life. Because it leads to hell not only the one who believes it but also others that are corrupted by it.

[@alexeios]

@@soare5182 as I said, heresy can be forgiven. specifically attributing Gods goodness to the devil is what is being talked about here. I don’t know why you’re convoluting and overcomplicating this. I think we can trust the priest on this.

[@soare5182]

@alexeios The grace that saves works only in the Orthodox Church (Body of Christ), if anyone denies and slanders the Body of Christ where the Holy Spirit grace is received through baptism, you committing blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Unrepentance (that Father Josiah speaks of) and holding to a false worship and dying into it, is unforgivable. Learn your stuff, you seem new into the orthodox faith or poorly catechized.

[@alexeios]

@@soare5182 no I’m just not over complicating what was being specifically discussed here just for the sake of being self righteous like you are lol, we get it, you’re sooo smart and wise

[@jenna2431]

If there's something "god" cannot do, then it's not all-powerful.

[@standingontherockofages]

saiah 60:16 New International Version 16 You will drink the milk of nations and be nursed at royal breasts. Then you will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

[@Servant44]

(Save To Notes For Others) (Different Ways For Remission Of Sins) We Sin Our Whole Life And So We Need For Our Sins To Be Pardoned Or We Will Die In Sin - Believe (People go to hell from dying in sin) John 8:24 (KJV) I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for (if ye believe not) that I am he, ye shall (die in your sins.) - We Are In The New Testament (Sins purged by the Lord's blood) Matthew 26:28 (KJV) For this is my blood of the new testament, which is (shed for many) for the (remission of sins.) - Convert (Your sins are forgiven when you initially believe) Acts 10:43 (KJV) To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive (remission of sins.) - Have knowledge of salvation (Different ways for remission of sins) Luke 1:77 (KJV) To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the (remission of their sins,) - More Ways For Remission Of Sins (Sins are forgiven from water baptism) Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be (baptized) every one of you in the (name of Jesus Christ) for the (remission of sins,) and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. - Confession Of Sin (Sincere in confessing sins to God) 1 John 1:9 (KJV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to (forgive us our sins,) and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - Convert Sinner From His Error Of Sin (Explain sin) James 5:20 (KJV) Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall (hide a multitude of sins.) - Have Charity (Having compassion) 1 Peter 4:8 (KJV) And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall (cover the multitude of sins.) - Love (To Love All Life) Proverbs 10:12 (KJV) Hatred stirreth up strifes: but (love covereth all sins.) - Endure (Predestined are those that do not die in sin) Mark 13:13 (KJV) And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall (endure unto the end,) the same (shall be saved.) - Repent From Sin (Sin one has not turned from) Luke 13:5 KJV I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.