Three months Orthodox: humility replaces self-reliance
Three months after baptism and chrismation, the speaker describes Orthodox life as humbling yet deeply satisfying. As a former Protestant, the speaker could quote Scripture extensively but always felt ashamed of inadequate spiritual discipline and reliance on social media to cope. Those coping mechanisms no longer have any grip, which the speaker attributes to being held accountable and being rid of self-reliance.
The Protestant mindset of being one's own interpreter and sole accountability partner, without a prayer rule or set disciplines, made the speaker feel like their own worst enemy. Accepting that one knows nothing and that mysteries remain until death is relieving, removes self-pride, and makes dependence on Christ and his Church the healing path.
Key moments
- 0:00 It has been three months since baptism and chrismation into the Orthodox Church, and the experience is humbling but loved.
- 0:34 As a former Protestant, the speaker could quote Scripture extensively but always felt ashamed of inadequate spiritual discipline and reliance on social media to cope.
- 1:06 Those coping mechanisms no longer have any grip, which the speaker attributes to being held accountable and being rid of self-reliance.
- 1:44 The Protestant mindset of being one's own interpreter and sole accountability partner, without a prayer rule or set disciplines, made the speaker feel like their own worst enemy.
- 1:44 Accepting that one knows nothing and that mysteries remain until death is relieving, removes self-pride, and makes dependence on Christ and his Church the healing path.