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Unfortunately, things are getting worse. I'm really worried about their salvation and souls. Things were looking positive with them for a little while and I was thinking that maybe they would develop an interest in Orthodoxy, but, now that is all over. They're officially attending a Baptist Church. Things have gone from bad to worse. Please pray for them and for me.
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"'Blessed are the peacemakers' For those are peacemakers in themselves who, in conquering and subjecting to reason all the motions of their souls and having their carnal desires tamed, have become in themselves a Kingdom of God."-St. Augustine of Hippo
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 06:47:24 PM » |
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Lord have mercy!
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 07:05:40 PM » |
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Lord have mercy. On the other hand, is a Baptist Church really so bad? At least it's better than a mosque, synagogue, temple or even no church at all... I'd be really happy if some of my family members started attending a Baptist church.  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 08:01:42 PM » |
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Lord, have mercy!
@NightOwl - would you think it okay to go see a dentist for a heart problem? After all, dentists are also doctors.
While I understand that Baptists seem to be "Christian" and closer to the Truth, however, I would support James' desire to see his parents go to the one true doctor and join Orthodoxy.
James, just keep praying and keep doing...and perhaps in time, with patience and love your parents will learn from you. Be the best example you can be!
May the Lord have mercy on everyone, open their hearts and minds to the truth and show them the true path to salvation.
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Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 09:51:56 PM » |
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Lord, have mercy.
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 04:00:14 PM » |
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Unfortunately, things are getting worse. I'm really worried about their salvation and souls. Things were looking positive with them for a little while and I was thinking that maybe they would develop an interest in Orthodoxy, but, now that is all over. They're officially attending a Baptist Church. Things have gone from bad to worse. Please pray for them and for me.
God be with you all. I don't know about worrying over the state of others' souls, especially when the state of my soul is precarious. However, God loves compassion and hears the prayers of pain from the heart. Commend your parents to God. He will take care of them. |
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Not to be flippantly dismissive, but something of such a personal nature as this is best addressed by your priest, not by anonymous yahoos on an Internet discussion forum.
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2012, 04:08:37 PM » |
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Lord, have mercy.
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2012, 04:54:57 PM » |
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Unfortunately, things are getting worse. I'm really worried about their salvation and souls. Things were looking positive with them for a little while and I was thinking that maybe they would develop an interest in Orthodoxy, but, now that is all over. They're officially attending a Baptist Church. Things have gone from bad to worse. Please pray for them and for me.
Kyrie Eleison! I have a very similar situation...I know EXACTLY how you feel!!! St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, Pray for us! |
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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have Mercy Upon Me a Sinner!
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2012, 10:21:15 PM » |
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Lord have mercy.
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Prov. 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Psalm 37:23 The Lord guides a man safely in the way he should go.
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