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🎙️ Coptic SMS – A weekly message from a Coptic priest, sharing the faith, wisdom, and spirituality of Egyptian Orthodox Christians in a simple way.

  1. How can we Face Rudeness with a Heavenly Standard!

    2d ago

    How can we Face Rudeness with a Heavenly Standard!

    How can we Face Rudeness with a Heavenly Standard: 1- Remember Our Identity (0:15–0:47)We remind ourselves that we are heavenly citizens. Our standard for behavior is not what the world expects — like seeking revenge — but what our Father in heaven would do. 2- Practice divine Love and Prayer (1:11–1:14, 5:46–6:16)Instead of cursing back or blaming, we are encouraged to bless those who curse us and pray for those who spitefully use us — following the example of the Savior on the cross: "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (6:08–6:16). 3- Acknowledge Our Need for Help (6:26–7:46)It's difficult to do this on our own. we must humble ourselves and ask God for His grace, suggesting the prayer: "My Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Help me, guide me, and strengthen me." 4- Do Not Carry the Burden (9:08–10:27, 18:00–18:36)The devil often uses the faults of others to disturb our peace. We must learn to ignore these distractions and not let them ruin our hearts. If the burden becomes too heavy, we can go to Abouna (the priest) to seek absolution and let go of the pain. 5- Mindful Prayer: When praying the Lord's Prayer, we take time to pause and reflect on each part. It contains all the necessary instructions for living a heavenly life, including the act of forgiving others so we may be forgiven. (14:08 - 16:38). 6 - Practice Mindful Reconciliation (16:48–18:36)We can use times of reflection, such as the reconciliation prayer during the liturgy, to examine our hearts. If we find hatred or bad feelings, we ask God to cleanse us so we can forgive just as we want to be forgiven.

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🎙️ Coptic SMS – A weekly message from a Coptic priest, sharing the faith, wisdom, and spirituality of Egyptian Orthodox Christians in a simple way.