Many people know that there are some sins in Orthodoxy. But many do not know what exactly is meant by the word "sin", and forget about many deeds that are considered sinful.
Sins in Orthodoxy
The classification of sins is based on the ten commandments and biblical texts. Regardless of denominations, the following actions are considered sinful. Moreover, people who realize that they are doing wrong, but continue to do so, can become obsessed.
The most terrible sins in Orthodoxy (mortal)
1. Pride, i.e. recognition of oneself equal to God, excessive narcissism and immense pride.
2. Envy, jealousy and vanity.
3. Anger and revenge.
4. Sloth, despondency, despair, careless attitude to life, idleness.
5. Greed, avarice, greed, love of money.
6. Gluttony, gluttony.
7. Voluptuousness, lust, fornication, dissolute life.
Sins in Orthodoxy against God
Such deeds include failure to do the will of God, non-observance of the commandments, lack of faith or excessive hope for help, lack of gratitude to God,hypocritical reverence, superstition (including divination and appeal to various clairvoyants). If you want to sin less, do not mention the name of God unnecessarily, keep your vows, do not grumble or blaspheme the Lord, read the Scriptures and do not be ashamed of your faith. Go to church regularly and pray from the heart. Stay in church throughout the service, honor all the feasts of God. Thoughts of suicide and promiscuity in sexual life are also considered sinful.
Sins in Orthodoxy against neighbor
Love your neighbors and enemies, be able to forgive and have no desire to take revenge. Honor elders and superiors, respect parents. Be sure to keep promises and repay debts on time, do not steal. Do not encroach on someone else's life, incl. do not have an abortion and do not advise others to do so. Do not refuse to help people, treat your work responsibly and appreciate the work of others. Raise children in the Christian faith, visit the sick, pray both for mentors and loved ones, and for enemies. Be merciful and show love to animals and plants. Do not slander or discuss other people's sins. Also, do not make scandals, hypocrisy and mock people. The sins include the desire to seduce, jealousy and corruption of others.
Sins in Orthodoxy: a list of sins against yourself
Don't honor yourself too much and admire yourself. Be humble, be obedient. Do not envy and do not lie - this is sinful. Also do not throw words to the wind and do nottalk about empty. Irritation, resentment, melancholy and laziness are considered sin. Also, do not do good deeds for the sake of recognition. Take care of your he alth, but don't make it a priority. Refuse to use drugs and alcohol. Do not gamble and study pornographic products. Also drive away lustful thoughts from yourself, do not cheat and do not have sex outside of marriage. And here we are talking about the wedding, because. a stamp in the passport "does not count".
This is not an exhaustive list of sins, but getting rid of these sins can make life more joyful and improve your relationships with others.
