???? The Lord said: "Whoever serves me, let him follow me. Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses it for my sake and the Gospel's will save it." To deny yourself means to get rid of unnecessary attachments. It is important not only to avoid evil, but also to do good. Often, we hurt others with our actions. The term "know yourself" is important; without recognizing your shortcomings, it is impossible to do good. The source of troubles is our sins; events reflect our spiritual state. We ourselves are the cause of disasters. You must bear your cross with repentance and patience. The words "take up your cross" are relevant for everyone, not just monks. Monasticism is important if it leads to life according to the commandments through the refusal to violate God's laws. Only a sincere intention to live by them is important to God. Everyone has the strength to bear their own cross: the main desire and awareness of their guilt before God will help to cope with all the difficulties of life. Salvation depends on how much a person views himself through the prism of God's commandments and evaluates his actions according to the Gospel, which leads to true humility before the Lord. ???? ????CONTENT 0:00 Interview "The Source of Life's Catastrophes" ???? A great scholar-theologian, an inspiring preacher and a wise teacher. Alexey Ilyich Osipov is a name associated with a deep understanding of the Orthodox faith and a rich heritage of spiritual knowledge. Doctor of Theology, Honored Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy - he is one of the leading authorities in this field. A proponent of apologetics and catechesis, he not only expands our understanding of faith, but also helps us feel its deepest mysteries. Under his wise guidance, we can find spiritual enlightenment and direction in life. ???? Archive of lectures and books on the official website of Alexey Ilyich Osipov https://alexey-osipov.ru ???????????? Welcome to the world of truth and spiritual enlightenment! Here you will find deep knowledge about Orthodoxy and Christianity, spiritual guidance, inspiring thoughts and communication with like-minded people. Subscribe ✔️✔️✔️ to the channel "Truths of Orthodoxy" for daily spiritual nourishment. Thank you for your support, likes ???????????? and interesting comments! Together we will continue to build a bright future. ???? Don't forget to subscribe to pages in other social networks: VKontakte https://vk.com/istiny_pravoslaviya TikTok / istiny_pravoslaviya Instagram / truths.orthodoxy Facebook / 2383114518522024 Telegram https://t.me/IstinyPravoslaviya Odnoklassniki https://ok.ru/group/70000005471979 ❗❓ This video may be useful in answering the following questions: Why is it important to be aware of your shortcomings in order to achieve spiritual growth? How can you manage your sinful desires and avoid unnecessary attachments? How can negative thoughts affect our spiritual state? Why is it important not only to avoid evil, but also to actively do good? How does accepting your mistakes help in spiritual development and inner peace? What is the law “the source of troubles is myself” and how to use it in life? How to correctly interpret the words “take up your cross” in the context of the daily life of lay people? Can we say that realizing your mistakes and accepting responsibility for them helps to avoid repeating these mistakes in the future? Why is it important not only to admit your mistakes, but also not to blame others for your misfortunes? How can faith and following Christian commandments contribute to inner peace and harmony? How does the parable of the talents highlight the importance of using your innate abilities for the benefit of yourself and others? Why can sincere intention and repentance be more significant than physical strength or endurance? How can the concept of inner struggle be applied to overcoming personal difficulties and challenges? #suffering #problems #sorrows #torment #humanlife #problemsolving #evil #troubles #osipovalekseyilich #interview