KAD JE UKAZIVANJE NA TUĐE GREŠKE GREH, A KAD MILOST: Sveštenik napravio jasno razgraničenje i objasnio kad ne treba ćutati
Zlo se ne identifikuje isključivo s ljudima, već sa duhovnim stanjima i demonskim silama koje čoveka navode na gordost, mržnju, ogovaranje...
TL;DR
- Orthodox teaching emphasizes self-reflection and spiritual growth over judging others.
- Judging others often stems from pride and distances one from God.
- Noticing others' sins is not a sin in itself; the sin occurs if it's done out of pride, judgment, or a desire to demean.
- Pointing out someone's error out of genuine love and a desire to help them achieve salvation is an act of mercy, not sin.
- The manner and internal motive for offering advice are crucial.
- Advice should be given calmly, prayerfully, and with love, not impulsively or condescendingly.