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Priest Aleksandar explained what sin really is: When you hear it, you won't look at yourself the same way again!

Priest Aleksandar Praščević is widely known for his gentle nature and life advice that nurtures and strengthens the soul, which he conveys in such a way that he removes all doubt, spreading the core of Orthodoxy and restoring hope to people.

Priest Aleksandar explained what sin really is: When you hear it, you won't look at yourself the same way again!

TL;DR

  • Sin is defined as a lack of love, supreme egoism, selfishness, self-adoration, and self-seclusion.
  • Prioritizing personal pleasure over a neighbor's needs or causing harm for one's own satisfaction is considered sin.
  • Sin leads to spiritual death where love is absent.
  • Giving without expecting something in return is described as true charity ('giver' and 'benefactor').
  • Giving conditionally, with the expectation of reciprocation, is characterized as 'trading'.