Comments on: Correcting Scorners and Rebuking Wicked Men is Harmful

By: Iakovos

Iakovos — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:34:29 +0000

Fine reflection on the dark side of the attempt to enlighten others — when they are not listening with the inner ear. It also occurs to me that persisting with “wicked men” can become an occasion of pride, that is, to persist as if we were the grace of God! — in addition to the darkness that comes upon us in continuing to persuade such folks. We should retreat in silence, pray for them, recall that we once were wicked, and that but for the Grace of God, and our inspired free will, we do not become wicked again.

By: Gary Bolick

Gary Bolick — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:57:14 +0000

This is a very astute observation that is difficult to remember when we are confronted with wickedness. We want to prove our point and if we cant, we leave feeling inadequate , unable to intellectually present our case. But as Chris reminds us, this is not a struggle against the flesh but against dark spiritual forces. In the end, it will be Christ who defeats these forces.

By: Orthodox Collective

Orthodox Collective — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:20:36 +0000

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