Taking Up the Cross is Very Different from Trying to Use the Cross to Get What We Want
In order to take up our crosses, we must choose to embrace the struggle of dying to our vain illusions about ourselves and our world. Our hope is not in spiritual or moral perfection acquired merely by our own willpower, but in the gracious mercy of the One Who offered up Himself for our salvation purely out of love.
Eastern Christian Insights · Fr. Philip LeMasters, and Ancient Faith Ministries
September 18, 2023
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Show Notes
In order to take up our crosses, we must choose to embrace the struggle of dying to our vain illusions about ourselves and our world. Our hope is not in spiritual or moral perfection acquired merely by our own willpower, but in the gracious mercy of the One Who offered up Himself for our salvation purely out of love.