The Unseen World: Demon Possession and Exorcism

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Комментарии • 433

  • @RealDavidN
    @RealDavidN 17 дней назад +394

    Saint Paisios said something similar to the "holy shrug", roughly: "thoughts are like airplanes - they are only yours if you invite them to land, so just wave as they go by".

    • @stevelenores5637
      @stevelenores5637 17 дней назад +16

      Saints are very wise. However this wasn't original and I'm sure he learned it from his spiritual father. When your spiritual father teaches you something profound, don't keep it a secret but pass it on to your godchildren. That way all generations will grow in wisdom.

    • @FusionMacro
      @FusionMacro 17 дней назад +19

      “You cannot prevent birds from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building a nest in your hair.”
      He also likened thoughts to airplanes: “Thoughts are like airplanes flying in the air. If you ignore them, there is no problem. If you pay attention to them, you create an airport inside your head for them to land.”

    • @kristinmeyer489
      @kristinmeyer489 17 дней назад

      Airplanes were used to mass murder, before most individually targeted in this corpse of a country were targeted.

    • @kristinmeyer489
      @kristinmeyer489 17 дней назад

      Airplanes, huh. Like the kind that plow down buildings and lives, like the "dream sequences" of some movies, or other influential media?

    • @michael.manasian
      @michael.manasian 16 дней назад +7

      @@kristinmeyer489how is it related to the video you are watching?

  • @nicoleborowski6274
    @nicoleborowski6274 17 дней назад +192

    This is more helpful than anything any therapist told me😂

    • @ghost_vission2468
      @ghost_vission2468 17 дней назад

      Hi, how old are you?

    • @rigavitch
      @rigavitch 17 дней назад +8

      I highly recommend the book "The Mountain of Faith" by Kyriacos C. Marikides!
      Lots about this and logismoi!

    • @Seabasstiann
      @Seabasstiann 15 дней назад +2

      Amen lol

    • @Mr.CreamCheese69
      @Mr.CreamCheese69 15 дней назад

      amen. seriously. trust God with your needs more than any human

    • @mariak4045
      @mariak4045 11 дней назад +3

      you know I wanted to advice someone I know to go to the priest and talk to him rather than to psychologist, but after all who am I to advise

  • @seeker2219
    @seeker2219 17 дней назад +144

    "if they´re putting demonic symbols on things in hidden ways, we have to ask what the creators purpose was."
    That right there is basic wisdom, yet majority of humans cannot fathom it.

    • @Marina_IC_XC_NIKA
      @Marina_IC_XC_NIKA 5 дней назад +2

      The greatest trick the devil ever performed was/is convincing human beings that he does not exist.
      I am greatly comforted by The Holy Spirit; speaking through Fr. Paul. I went through two episodes in my teen years/early 30s when I thought that rock/heavy metal music was beneficial & used to defend it/thought people were “crazy Christians” for exposing it for what it is.
      I used to listen to at least two groups regularly who had symbols designed/assigned to each member of the band. I used to think; oh, that’s just “art.” I was woefully ignorant.
      Big label bands in knowledge or in ignorance have aligned themselves with demonic forces. No ifs and or buts about it. I stopped listening to that refuse & entered into Holy Orthodoxy. The confusion, the poltergeist activity stopped in my life/my home.
      Glory to God, though; that darkness was needed for my willingness/departure from the wrong road…

    • @ScorpioLeader-bx8rd
      @ScorpioLeader-bx8rd 2 дня назад +1

      We don't have to ask anything we know the purpose

    • @Elsupermayan8870
      @Elsupermayan8870 8 часов назад

      ​@Marina_IC_XC_NIKA
      Sounds like you're talking about Led Zeppelin, a band I also use to listen too back in my younger days.

  • @nikoletalappa2518
    @nikoletalappa2518 16 дней назад +149

    I like praying when I walk. I take one step and say :"Lord".. Next step :"Jesus"... Next step :"Christ"... Next step:"have"... Next step:"mercy"... Next step :"on me"... Next step:"a sinner"... Next step, I start over again... Sometimes, while walking, whatever neighbourhood I pass by I say :"God, bless, protect, forgive, save the people - alive or dead-who live, lived or will live in this area"...... Thank you father for everything! God bless you and yours!

    • @carlenemae
      @carlenemae 15 дней назад +10

      I love this. I'm going to start praying over the neighborhoods I walk by too. thanks for the idea. God bless you!

    • @nikoletalappa2518
      @nikoletalappa2518 15 дней назад +6

      @@carlenemae You are welcome! It's like "neighbourhood watch" but we have the Holy Trinity, the Theotokos, the Angels and all the Saints out there, "patrolling" way better than anyone!!

    • @Mimi-bs7kn
      @Mimi-bs7kn 11 дней назад +3

      Wow, I never thought to pray for a neighborhood. That’s really awesome of you.❤ ❤❤ praise Jesus Christ forever, God Bless you

    • @nikoletalappa2518
      @nikoletalappa2518 11 дней назад +2

      @@Mimi-bs7kn Every little bit helps!! If we all do a little, it will add to a lot!

    • @angels356
      @angels356 11 дней назад +1

      That's nice 🙏🏻

  • @thebanished87
    @thebanished87 12 дней назад +32

    Social media is full of demonic stuff. After praying for a while after a long time I started to notice things. There are always posts that are meant to trigger an emotional response. "Buy this! Get outraged by that! , Look at this woman!, That person has something that you don't, you want that too! etc."
    Sometimes after I stop scrolling I realize how tired I feel from being assaulted with so many suggestions and distractions.
    But prayer always soothes the heart and mind.

    • @odwaathabilempelwane619
      @odwaathabilempelwane619 10 дней назад +4

      Very true

    • @bennitok5529
      @bennitok5529 9 дней назад +3

      it's best to put social media away, i did it long ago and now i am almost holy (joke). But the time you get for leaving it can be used to pray and read the Gospel for example

  • @OsseusTheDJ
    @OsseusTheDJ 15 дней назад +69

    My Romanian wife was such a fan of the idea of being a demon. She performed witchcraft. She hand drew tremendous drawings however they were mostly pornographic in nature. She loved horror and listening to serial killer documentaries etc and it showed. She was very violent and said some unholy things. Lust made me a bit blind for she was very beautiful but I always had this hope that one day she will wake up and be a good natured person instead of hating all of humanity. To me she still has a good soul. I know that she is better now and that gives me a little peace. I don't blame her for turning to that way of thinking because she was forced at 15 to go to a private Christian high school here in the states fresh off the boat. The ridicule and hate she experienced from a particular group of Christian kids calling her devil or black sheep became her whole identity. Even her family from a very early age said she was the spawn of Satan because of her mother's actions which is not fair. All of that negative energy and karma directed at her manifested and grew ugly until she beat my head in full force with her fist to my right side temple and we ended our marriage. I could tell she felt awful about what she did giving me permanent brain damage and no amount of apologizing would fix the tension between us. I still loved her even after we almost died cause it happened in the car over an argument. I confess this and ask forgiveness for not being able to control my words and anger while we struggled to start a life together. I ask God that she will be happy and safe for many years. I pray to find peace in my mind some day. It is much better now that I found Christ. I thank the love of my life for all the good times. I do not see myself to ever love another as much as I did her. If she did not do the demonic things she did I would not have turned to God for answers and help. Mulțumesc Doamne că m-ai salvat. Amin.

    • @elusivemayfly7534
      @elusivemayfly7534 15 дней назад +10

      You have been through so much. May our Christ hold you in His arms and comfort you. I will pray for you and your ex-wife. God may very well help her come home. He has you praying for her, after all ❤

    • @richardkasper5822
      @richardkasper5822 15 дней назад +6

      Wow that's an awesum story the awesum part being you stuck it out with her and still pray and are concerned for her.Some of us have heavy crosses but you obviously carried 1 and still do I commend you.

    • @anathamon
      @anathamon 15 дней назад +4

      Keep Praying 🙏. Grace and peace to you and your ex wife.

    • @iamcurioustoo8231
      @iamcurioustoo8231 13 дней назад

      HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR WIFE?

    • @user-zo3vu7pv1e
      @user-zo3vu7pv1e 12 дней назад

      dude u think u wrote to much

  • @pipeandaprayer938
    @pipeandaprayer938 17 дней назад +65

    I was brought into the Orthodox Church this past Lazarus Saturday. I attest that Father’s words are true. I have been in a running spiritual battle for weeks.

    • @thatwhitewolf5222
      @thatwhitewolf5222 16 дней назад +5

      Many Years!! A bit to late, but welcome home.

    • @elusivemayfly7534
      @elusivemayfly7534 15 дней назад +3

      It happened to me, too, and I still experience more spiritual activity since chrismation a couple years ago. But that includes the holy side of things-miracles, deep comfort, connections with others that are so special.
      Praying for you!! The battle can be rough, but you can do all things through Christ Jesus. The demons don’t want us to believe that, to internalize it, but we know it is true

    • @Doomreb
      @Doomreb 15 дней назад +2

      Stay strong!

  • @viewtifuljacob
    @viewtifuljacob 17 дней назад +46

    As someone that struggles with OCD, this video is helpful.

    • @joesutube7975
      @joesutube7975 6 часов назад

      He is giving Satan a little chance to corrupt man after the day of judgment and then your real test is done and satan is humiliated by god and sent to the firey abbyss I
      The thousand year reign.

  • @The_Bellinator
    @The_Bellinator 17 дней назад +40

    Thank you Father for your information.
    After being saved I threw away my tarot cards and anything related to the occult. Christ has softened my heart of stone to one of flesh. Thank you Jesus Christ for your grace that I do not deserve. Spiritual warfare is not a joke. Your statement on looking at Christ and fighting forward rather than having the back to Christ to fight the demonic is life changing. Lord please bless this page and all those who look to you for guidance, may those who pursue evil return to you and be reborn to the truth, Amen

  • @andreabeth
    @andreabeth 17 дней назад +44

    Amen Father. The animals coming back to the area is amazing! I always feel peaceful when I see deer in our neighborhood.

    • @elusivemayfly7534
      @elusivemayfly7534 15 дней назад +4

      Animals can have such sensitivity.
      I had something odd happen just last night. Both my cat and I were uneasy, so I played Orthodox evening prayers on RUclips. My cat got up and went to the iPad! He snuggled up next to it and totally relaxed, more content than ever.
      I know it was a soothing voice, but I have never seen him react like that in all the years he’s experienced screens.
      We both felt better and fell asleep 😊

    • @NMemone
      @NMemone 3 дня назад +1

      ​@@elusivemayfly7534That's beautiful! I need the name of that video please 🙂

    • @elusivemayfly7534
      @elusivemayfly7534 3 дня назад +1

      @@NMemone It was called “Orthodox Evening Prayers (Antiochian Pocket Prayer Book)” from a channel called Orthodox Andrew. I’m not sure why I picked that one from the search results-possibly because I thought it might be similar to the prayer book I’ve used 🫶🏻❤️

    • @NMemone
      @NMemone 2 дня назад +1

      @elusivemayfly7534 Turns out he's using the same prayer book I use! Out of that book I've memorized the Trisagion prayers, the Creed and the prayer for forgiveness (which is a wonderful one to pray right before you go to sleep). Reciting the rest along with him should actually help me memorize the rest of the evening prayers. So thank you very much for this!

    • @elusivemayfly7534
      @elusivemayfly7534 2 дня назад +1

      @@NMemone That’s fantastic!! I’m so glad it’s helpful. You’ve inspired me to memorize more prayers 😊🙏🏻

  • @allisona6482
    @allisona6482 17 дней назад +61

    I’ve had a couple of incidents like this when I lived in the Republic of Georgia. This was before I converted to Orthodoxy from Lutheranism, but when I saw these things, I immediately closed my eyes and started saying the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles Creed. I was also given a prayer bracelet from a church there and then slept with that on almost every night for a few weeks. Prayer and wearing the bracelet truly helped!

    • @cryphowns7536
      @cryphowns7536 17 дней назад +11

      Remember though its not the bracelet itself but the faith in our relationship in him that is represented by the bracelet

    • @allisona6482
      @allisona6482 17 дней назад +4

      @@cryphowns7536 of course, but at the time I didn’t have the same faith that I have today. Had I been Orthodox at the time, I would have had a better understanding and more “tools” I could have used in those situations.

    • @cynthia-jo1zz
      @cynthia-jo1zz 11 дней назад +2

      I am now living in Prayers room after delivery.. my heart is still shaken and a little fear is still there.. many demons had started dominating me and my life.. I wasn't going to live past this month.. Praise the LORD he really takes away all our worries and fights all by himself.our weapon is his word and worshipping him

  • @leonkennedy9263
    @leonkennedy9263 16 дней назад +21

    I've always wondered why the demons attack so viciously after baptism, and this video explains it perfectly. They were on the inside, and God's grace was knocking. Now they're on the outside, and they're pounding on the door to be let back in.

  • @elusivemayfly7534
    @elusivemayfly7534 15 дней назад +19

    God brought me to Orthodoxy a couple years ago, and what He’s been doing in my life is so beautiful and undeniably divine. It’s like a flower that keeps on opening, more and more lovely, and never wilts. That is how His work feels to me.
    But especially since my chrismation, I’ve experienced a greater degree of demonic interference. Everything going wrong before church or an event where God is moving, weird maladies, attacks on mood and motivation, disharmony with someone at the worst times.
    All this can and does happen without any help from the dark side. But there is just a different flavor when they are messing with you.
    All my life, I have occasionally seen, heard, and felt both holy and unholy spirits. But I think it is scarier when demons are subtle, when they make you believe lies because they align so well with your own pain and insecurities.
    The other day, I realized I had been deceived for years into forgoing a path God is pointing me to. The lie had become my truth, part of me. But God is breaking strongholds.
    Praise God, He always protects me and always brings good from bad. I am seeing more miracles than ever. May He bless you all ❤

  • @smileyfacewithsunglasses7613
    @smileyfacewithsunglasses7613 10 дней назад +8

    "Too much too soon" very real! I know so many people that went from not believing/practicing to being very stringent and failed. It's important to take your time with embracing religion to truly understand and accept it✨

  • @deniserobertson7146
    @deniserobertson7146 17 дней назад +25

    I love how practical Fr. Paul's advice is about living for God. I gained insight about how exposing ourselves to horror movies, Hollywood movies about murder can acclimate us toward evil. We are a conduit of senses and these things leave their mark.

    • @hdsamte
      @hdsamte 15 дней назад +1

      The horror movies part hits me hard,cos I love em, to the extent where I don't mind watching in bed after everyone else has slept.I attest to what he means by we need to avoid these kind of entertainment .Been woken by horror movies like dreams multiple times, but for they come and go like any dream. And doesn't hider my relationship with God, thank God for that.

  • @hiruthseyoum5969
    @hiruthseyoum5969 17 дней назад +20

    There are “unseen Angels” as well. So, where we stand not only as individual but as a family, a community or even as a nation is what determines.
    Prayers from Ethiopia

  • @GardenofNoah
    @GardenofNoah 17 дней назад +23

    “We have to learn to fall in love. And it doesn’t take effort. It takes a real learning about what the heart is really yearning for.” Wow, this was a beautiful and perfect way of describing that! I also began to learn this when I realized the pain from my childhood trauma was keeping me from being able to love the way I desired to. I had to learn how to give these things to Jesus which is a part of the process of falling in love, at least I believe so. The Lord Jesus showed me what my heart was really yearning for and He was what my heart was really yearning for. Thank you for this very beneficial and informative video. Eastern Orthodoxy is my home on earth 🥹❤️☦️

  • @cellospot
    @cellospot 17 дней назад +24

    The "Holy Shrug". I love it. Thank you, Father!

  • @katerinafarlikova3807
    @katerinafarlikova3807 17 дней назад +55

    catholics we have a rosary against evil. but I found Jesus prayer even more powerful

    • @atomicsnowflake
      @atomicsnowflake 17 дней назад +14

      The Rosary beads are in your hands but the Jesus Prayer is in your heart 🙏🏻🥰☦️

    • @donhaddix3770
      @donhaddix3770 17 дней назад +1

      your practicing sorcery.

    • @katerinafarlikova3807
      @katerinafarlikova3807 17 дней назад +6

      @@donhaddix3770 oh, who said you to be so evil to me, satan? 😀

    • @katerinafarlikova3807
      @katerinafarlikova3807 17 дней назад +3

      @@donhaddix3770 so where are you? Tell me who inspired you to tell such a mad thing. Do you know me? :))

    • @libertykim6438
      @libertykim6438 17 дней назад +9

      Rosary is just for meditation. Catholics worship Jesus everyday. Some take the eucharist daily.

  • @amynazrini
    @amynazrini 17 дней назад +11

    Thank you father, may the Lord continue to bless the church and your teachings

  • @jbpeltier
    @jbpeltier 17 дней назад +11

    Another banger from Fr. Paul. Always a joy to hear his insight!

  • @cherrykay9495
    @cherrykay9495 3 дня назад +1

    Found this page this morning and it reopened my eyes😮
    I've been struggling with keeping my faith and keeping my eyes on God. This is really helping me to stay on track❤
    Thank you so muchhhh!

  • @ellier21
    @ellier21 17 дней назад +6

    I tun on YT with prayers
    I made from TN to OR in 2.5 days constantly praying rosary. Till this day, my trip was a piece of cake.

  • @christiantheo1
    @christiantheo1 17 дней назад +8

    I'm a cradle catholic but do appreciate your videos and message fr , thanks

  • @podvizhnikband2775
    @podvizhnikband2775 17 дней назад +13

    I love listening to Fr. Paul. Thanks for all these great videos with him.

  • @stevelenores5637
    @stevelenores5637 17 дней назад +11

    On psychological injuries. Find out what the cause of the injury and you are halfway to the cure. Don't stop just because you discover an injury; it's just as important to know the cause or you won't be able to cure it. That's why confession is important for the injured party so that the root cause may be discovered in confidence.
    As for exorcism - I'll leave that to the experts.
    God bless and mercy for all who suffer.

  • @therdinazinastina3000
    @therdinazinastina3000 17 дней назад +13

    8:05 that's really interesting about animals coming back

  • @samwalker5744
    @samwalker5744 7 дней назад +4

    I’ve been in many Ayahuasca ceremonies - and in my last ceremony - I learned the power of Christ and the fact that demons are real - I will never be engaging in “plant medicine” again - Jesus is King ! Boom !

    • @IlianaGuadalupe
      @IlianaGuadalupe 5 дней назад +1

      I would like to hear more about your story, it is important for others to know. Blessings.

    • @copperdragon5512
      @copperdragon5512 18 часов назад

      You'd really really like a book called You Are Mine by Sr. Anastasia. Same background with plant medicine.

  • @williamleadbetter9686
    @williamleadbetter9686 10 дней назад +4

    Michael Heiser was successful at reigniting the awareness of that "unseen world" hopefully in both Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Christian world. Though true Protestant, Orthodox & Catholic Christians should be well aware of the spiritual world.

  • @nel7105
    @nel7105 15 дней назад +5

    The moment I was chrismated the entire world for me was different. Idk how to explain it but there is a black and white difference between how I experience and viewed the world before that moment compared to now. I wish I can put it into words but that’s the best way I can

  • @avryeditz
    @avryeditz 17 дней назад +27

    I have chills when he mentions footsteps behind him. I had finally stopped fearing going out in the dark but I don’t know anymore 😭

    • @daphnepearce9411
      @daphnepearce9411 17 дней назад +5

      I felt the creeps too when he said that about hearing footsteps. Makes one wonder about people responding by saying "oh, that's just your mind playing tricks on you." Is it really your mind or something else?

    • @saintedward318
      @saintedward318 17 дней назад +7

      I understand. But make the sign of the Cross, pray The Jesus Prayer. Align your nous with the love and power of Christ. Know that He has conquered death and Hell, because greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. "In faith and love draw near" to the lover of your soul, yielding your fear to His love. It'll be fine. He made it so.
      And of course, use common sense in situations.
      I hope this helps a little.

    • @CzarLazar1389
      @CzarLazar1389 17 дней назад

      Demons only physically appear to or even attack people as a last resort. Demons do not necessarily want to physically hurt or kill you, they want to make sure you go to hell with them. They do this by temptations, sin, passions, unrepentance, etc.
      For example, Saint Moses the Black was pushed into a well by demons because they realised he stopped sinning and could not even be tempted.
      If you are still afraid of demons physically appearing to you, always remember the sign of the cross and the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, because when these are invoked, demons tremble in fear and scatter.

    • @ChristopherOlson
      @ChristopherOlson 17 дней назад +9

      Give them the Holy Shrug

    • @onlyjoshing
      @onlyjoshing 16 дней назад +2

      Just remember. Christ is Risen.

  • @nassergabriel4778
    @nassergabriel4778 17 дней назад +11

    Yet another profound video, Thank you Father.

  • @z3rocodes
    @z3rocodes 17 дней назад +14

    Please read Spiritul Warfare by St. Nicodemus. Amazing insight.

  • @josephgudge6685
    @josephgudge6685 17 дней назад +7

    Great Q & A session! Very practical/helpful! Thank you!

  • @nightmind919
    @nightmind919 11 дней назад +2

    I am so grateful for this amazing video. Invaluable pieces of information to someone that used to be heavily involved with the occult.

  • @NorthToSouthChannel
    @NorthToSouthChannel 17 дней назад +5

    I've always been so sensitive to the spiritual realm, and it's definitely gotten me in trouble. One thing I do now, is keep my focus on Christ. On occasion, I happen upon a place that just feels dark energy wise, and vice versa - I've been to places that you can truly feel peace/stillness.

  • @brendanwiley253
    @brendanwiley253 17 дней назад +12

    Deadass I listened to through fire and flames when I was a teenager, and when I find a new song I like I listen to it over and over again, and then I stopped because I just noticed I was feeling worse every time after the song ended and I swear I was getting unluckier in small ways over the week between me listening to it for the first and last time.

  • @DM100
    @DM100 17 дней назад +5

    Love the holy shrug advice. Thank you. 🙏🏻 ❤

  • @user-tj5cj4do6x
    @user-tj5cj4do6x 10 дней назад +2

    Thank you so much, you have given me guidance that I needed to be a better person.. love the video and keep teaching!

  • @shanejones4058
    @shanejones4058 4 дня назад

    I am so thankful to be blessed with discernment. I’ve prayed a lot about it in the past.

  • @TheMatriarch-uf6xs
    @TheMatriarch-uf6xs 6 дней назад +1

    Thank you for just being super normal and relatable in your description of basic yes’s and no’s without extremes

  • @twaho
    @twaho 17 дней назад +3

    Awesome teaching, thank you Fr. Paul

  • @user-dv8bs7tb5c
    @user-dv8bs7tb5c 17 дней назад +6

    Very cool. Cannot wait for baptism

  • @Dartholit1
    @Dartholit1 16 дней назад +6

    I really hope that man from Halloween found help and peace.

  • @ApolloThyrteen
    @ApolloThyrteen 12 дней назад +4

    You will never know the power of God until you learn to wield the Sword of the Spirit. Those in the actual battle know the power we have in Jesus the Christ.

  • @milostrifunovic9878
    @milostrifunovic9878 17 дней назад +7

    Everything has been given to us so we can use it, but not everything is of the use to us.
    What I like to do is think if something makes me sin, if it makes me lazy, and so on, that's when I will take a step back and consider ridding myself of that thing. So I think a lot of things are depending on the context, for a lot of things we can't just say "Well this is bad because it's secular", it depends on how we use it, and what effect it has on us.
    And also, does something or someone try to attack Christianity, especially if it's obvious. Like recently it has been with Monster Energy drinks. I was really big fan of their energy drinks, great flavors, and everything, but recently they put out a monster drink with a woman on the front of a can, and she was holding an apple, the flavor is called "Bad Apple", and on the back there is a part that says "Forget regular apple, bad apple is so good it's almost worth getting kicked out of Eden for", and that's when I drew a line and stopped buying monster drinks.
    So first we should observe if something makes us sin, and if it directly attacks Christ and Christianity.
    As for movies and similar media that sometimes have some unholy sign, I think it's not always on purpose, cause sometimes authors will see the same sign somewhere else, in some other culture and they will think it will look cool and they don't think much about it.
    It's like if you watched the anime "Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood", they do use pentagrams and things like that, however, if you look past that, you will see there is actually a good message there, they are fighting for their friends and family, they help people even when they don't get anything in return, they fight against evil which are literally seven deadly sins, and ultimately they sacrifice themselves or parts of them for the greater good.
    Also in the beginning of the show, we can see what happens when you try to do something that is against the will of God when they tried to revive their mother and they lost their bodies or parts of their bodies.
    So we should always look at the broader picture, and as long as we don't make idols, and as long as Christ is our actual goal and we are trying to be Christ-like, we will be fine.

  • @khalifathekid1135
    @khalifathekid1135 6 дней назад +1

    The questions in this interview are very valid and responses from the priest are as well. This is great content and I thank you for it 🙏🏾

  • @blargh2845
    @blargh2845 17 дней назад +5

    Great advice, i needed this today.

  • @willieqwert
    @willieqwert 12 дней назад +1

    He is full of good advice, and I so needed this. Thanks

  • @1013AM
    @1013AM 15 дней назад +2

    He is right ✅️, and our God is our strength 💪
    Stay strong and be holy

  • @ebty8148
    @ebty8148 День назад

    I Muslim and I find this very informative and helpful. Thank you ❤

  • @muttandjeff5213
    @muttandjeff5213 17 дней назад

    Excellent Father! Greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing

  • @imao7429
    @imao7429 16 дней назад +4

    God bless you 🙏 ❤all

  • @ani-sv5fh
    @ani-sv5fh 15 дней назад +5

    The holy shrug 😂💯going to use this

  • @amyc.peters1064
    @amyc.peters1064 10 дней назад +1

    Very helpful, as opposed to sensationalist. Sober minded and discerning, yes!

  • @paveldoslakoski727
    @paveldoslakoski727 9 дней назад +1

    I do hear voices in my own head that are not my thoughts i feel the demons are trying to posses me although ive been keeping close with god and praying to god to get rid of it in jesus name

    • @Sugarkingvlog
      @Sugarkingvlog 6 дней назад

      I hear voices as well for 3 years now

  • @BaronUnderbite
    @BaronUnderbite День назад +1

    Not christian or orthodox, but i think this dude is pretty insightful

  • @Ps.end.gr23
    @Ps.end.gr23 17 дней назад +5

    So true ❤thank you

  • @rise4rumtheeashes987
    @rise4rumtheeashes987 6 дней назад

    I really needed to hear this. Thank you. So so much.

  • @Ccw36936
    @Ccw36936 14 дней назад +3

    Thank you for your golden beautiful knowledge

  • @GuitarJesse7
    @GuitarJesse7 День назад

    Very helpful talk. Also great reminder about prayer life being key.

  • @MJDesign39-du6ew
    @MJDesign39-du6ew 7 часов назад

    Praise God! thankyou for making this video. 🙏❤️

  • @Peter_Muskrats_void
    @Peter_Muskrats_void 10 дней назад +1

    I went through Las Vegas a couple weeks ago and I could feel the evil and demonic energy from it. It’s an instinct that almost feels like dread. But it’s an assault on the spirit. Needless to say I didn’t stay there long. I got back on the road as soon as possible.

  • @moniquevamado
    @moniquevamado 16 дней назад +2

    So good and so true. ❤🔥

  • @Canttouchthis-80
    @Canttouchthis-80 6 дней назад +1

    I completely agree with everything said here. As someone who has been sensitive to the supernatural and spiritual and energetic realm my entire life, all of which he has said is true. Thank you priest for your videos as they are some of the most helpful things on the internet.

    • @IlianaGuadalupe
      @IlianaGuadalupe 5 дней назад

      absolutely. It is such a shame that some people do not believe.

  • @kld1966
    @kld1966 16 дней назад +2

    I learned this as well when I was a Religious.

  • @Dara-ih6jq
    @Dara-ih6jq 12 дней назад +2

    As a 40 year old person in all of my life I can say I have never once had random thoughts to kill everyone in the car with me. That’s fkn CRAZY…. And if you think that’s normal to have those thoughts popping into your head, then you need to have your head checked and probably be on a registry.😂

  • @hdsamte
    @hdsamte 15 дней назад +2

    The horror movies part hits me hard,cos I love em, to the extent where I don't mind watching in bed after everyone else has slept.I attest to what he means by "we need to avoid these kind of entertainment" .Been woken by horror movies like dreams multiple times,sleep paralysis type sometimes, woken by invisible beaing touching me sometimes but for me they come and go like any dream.Dont ponder much why how that happens. And doesn't hider my relationship with God, thank God for that.

  • @donnabrooks8492
    @donnabrooks8492 14 дней назад +1

    This was sooooooooo good and on point❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jonathannunn2266
    @jonathannunn2266 17 дней назад +5

    Thank you great video

  • @Kass-m5w
    @Kass-m5w День назад

    I agree with the sentiments that you can inadvertently add substantial weight to negative thoughts and deeds. I see examples every day of absolutism, of conspiracies being embraced as truth. How those deepening shadows infiltrating the hearts and minds spreading like a virus creating distrust in those who think otherwise (family, friends and neighbors).

  • @kimbronun6649
    @kimbronun6649 13 дней назад +1

    We're not too entertained by evil, we're entertained by the savior who takes down evil.

  • @SergeiDergachev
    @SergeiDergachev 6 дней назад

    I totally agree with you when you said don’t stop your additions right away because that makes a person freak out.
    Myself personally I never thought that way either that makes more sense. As a person who was born to a Christian family , I’ve seen a lot of advice that’s been so harsh, especially for people that are not Christian hearing that must freak them out. Most people love God, but they don’t pray for wisdom the wisdom to teach others in the most effective way

  • @NG_I
    @NG_I 16 дней назад +6

    Слава Богу ❤

  • @stacccurrency
    @stacccurrency 5 дней назад

    Thank you for the wisdom 🙏🙏

  • @Catholicism-it2dc
    @Catholicism-it2dc 17 дней назад +22

    I think this goes for all of us Catholics not just orthodox.

    • @mumbairay
      @mumbairay 17 дней назад +4

      Praying for the reunion of the Church

    • @wesbrown3831
      @wesbrown3831 17 дней назад +1

      @@mumbairay Wouldn't that be AWESOME!

    • @tylerswedan4742
      @tylerswedan4742 17 дней назад +1

      Amen

    • @constantinsabin3193
      @constantinsabin3193 17 дней назад +16

      We are waiting for the catholics to return to the roots

    • @Catholicism-it2dc
      @Catholicism-it2dc 17 дней назад +1

      @@constantinsabin3193 not a good reply, miss me with that.

  • @danbrown6941
    @danbrown6941 11 дней назад +1

    Good man. Bless you.

  • @TheAllKnighter53-t8o
    @TheAllKnighter53-t8o 14 дней назад +2

    I wish I had watched these orthodox teachings, I would have had a different 'christian' walk and I would be well today. Sin abounded in my life everywhere and I was completely deluded that I ever was a christian. I am now at the behest of every dark force which is spoken about here. God has handed me over due to my terrible sin and hypocrasy. I know I am going to die the most horrible death of any man as Jesus has turned his face away and turned me over to dark forces which will reveal themselves. I alligned myslef with darkness constantly. I have been struck with Fatal Insomnia and it is a judgement from God.

    • @lynne-du9ql
      @lynne-du9ql 12 дней назад +3

      Jesus Christ is the Son of God and he is a God of love and mercy. You must be thinking of a punishing and unforgiving entity to feel so lost and powerless. Stretch out your hands, open your soul and cry out the powerful name of Jesus. Profess your love for him and place your suffering into his merciful and loving heart with child-like trust and you will be saved even if your illness doesn't heal. You were created in the image of God...hold on and don't let go... NEVER let the DARKNESS win...fix your eyes on the light of Christ, his blessed mother, and all his angels and saints. I will pray for you even if my prayers are not perfect. God bless and keep you.🙏🙏🙏

  • @koczaioandaniel4014
    @koczaioandaniel4014 10 дней назад +1

    i'm so ashamed that i had prayed 15 years of my life, i feel like an alcoholic when he understand that he have an alcohol problem.

  • @rigavitch
    @rigavitch 17 дней назад

    THANK YOU ☦🙏🏻

  • @andreageorgiou8392
    @andreageorgiou8392 8 дней назад

    “The holy shrug” love that😂 my new motto in life

  • @Jason-gu2kj
    @Jason-gu2kj 10 дней назад +2

    Please, with sincerity, help me understand how a demonic entity can make a person defy physics? Is it using the soul to levitate? Your insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

  • @tommyguitar534
    @tommyguitar534 3 дня назад

    Thank you so much, me as a musician but also a strong believer had real struggles with how much music or can I listen to music at all strughles like that, thanks alot for your opinion and opening!

  • @paveldoslakoski727
    @paveldoslakoski727 9 дней назад

    I had this very wierd encounter while walking going to see a family friend, there was a oval and a path i tended to remain on the nartow path and walk forward, the thoughts i had as i walked past someone that evening had me feeling some type of way that i was walking into battle while the person infeont of me already came from battle, we slightly glimsed at each other and i continued to walk, that day was something else i actually fealt like i was battling something higher force i couldnt see. I had encounter with it and dealt with it when i got home, i honestly fealt like one door opened while another was shut for good. I happened to pray and continue to ask the lord why it was me going into battle. I soon then started to write what i fealt at the time, i ended up recieving heavinly downloads and kept my sanity within myself to know what was happning, it was frightning and true all in one, i managed to get through that dark phase of self ego and all the bs that goes with it. Still i ask myself what it was and ive got the answers now for it

  • @rebeccaguard-dx2jw
    @rebeccaguard-dx2jw 10 дней назад

    thank you for this video .

  • @franciscolaureano7703
    @franciscolaureano7703 13 дней назад +1

    Thank you, Father ❤️☦️

    • @RootsofOrthodoxy
      @RootsofOrthodoxy  13 дней назад +1

      God bless!

    • @Dekaendoles
      @Dekaendoles 12 дней назад +1

      ​@@RootsofOrthodoxy
      Matthew 23:9 KJV
      And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

  • @TrivkaKovac-es7mj
    @TrivkaKovac-es7mj 14 дней назад +2

    god bless you

  • @Leemajors380
    @Leemajors380 13 дней назад +1

    Thank you

  • @harbingersev-oh-wohne
    @harbingersev-oh-wohne 4 дня назад

    Yes and amen! The Bible says 'cast down every vain imagining'

  • @robertace1703
    @robertace1703 7 дней назад +1

    Wow the thing of this is what WE ALL HAVE DONE. And harmed ourselves bc of it deeply.

  • @dwreus81
    @dwreus81 17 дней назад +3

    What makes me really mad is the fact that the church overlooks the the simple idea that it’s okay that the Devil is allowed to exercise unseen powers over us and we have to suffer through it and keep going to God for help. Help that is not immediate by the way. We suffer from both good and evil. How interesting…

    • @kimbronun6649
      @kimbronun6649 13 дней назад

      Going to Christ is to walk IN Christ. That's when the pain subsides as you remove the spirits that God disassociates from. Ego is the biggest problem today , it doesnt let in humility

  • @RedeemedSinner92
    @RedeemedSinner92 17 дней назад +2

    I'm not Catholic or Orthodox and I don't call myself Protestant. I pay attention to all brothers and sisters in Christ. I fully believe in demons, but my faith in God outweighs that.

  • @babylonsky7
    @babylonsky7 10 дней назад +1

    In reference to music, my nephew used to listen to rock music and h told his mother, one day that it was as if God opened his eyes, he was able to listen to demonic voices and even the celebration of the s9crifice of children. I believe you can hear that if you play the song backwards or something like that. Even christian music has become to pagan.

  • @michellehinds7353
    @michellehinds7353 17 дней назад +9

    Can a Christian be severely attacked by demons?I've experienced sleep paralysis. When this took place, I could see the clock. I could not even open my mouth But,I heard within me, to call to Jesus with my mind.I did, it left I was a practicing witch. I gave myself back to God But I'm severely oppressed. Demons are real but Jesus is powerful

    • @mireaman1
      @mireaman1 17 дней назад +2

      Some demons mate with their victims in their sleep. Mostly common for men

    • @key1853
      @key1853 17 дней назад +3

      @@mireaman1it happened to me a couple months back and now it’s happened to my mom as well , it’s a demon claiming to be my father . My father whose passed away

    • @mumbairay
      @mumbairay 17 дней назад

      Don dickerman deliverance helps

    • @rand5
      @rand5 17 дней назад +3

      what is said in the vid is spot on, in my experience.
      i find first off, something that I willfully expose myself to during the day seems to open me up to spiritual attacks.
      shut the open doors and windows, spiritually speaking. look around for those open doors if you don't know what to stop.
      when i know my heart is right with the Lord in all the ways I know of, I can still be harassed, but its not common.
      since we do have authority over the devils, through Christ, when I take authority over the power of darkness, with words, and not allow it in my house, and I ask the hosts of Heaven to stand guard over me and decimate the powers of darkness that try to enter my premises, that try to influence me, that try to harras me, in Jesus name, I don't get harassed.
      through Christ, we have authority over the devils. If we don't exercise our authority, the devils are gonna try and get away with whatever they can

    • @DanielColageo
      @DanielColageo 17 дней назад +4

      I say this admittedly being a baby Christian, but what I've heard is that, for a Christian, any oppression, difficulty, negativity, etc., is meant for the glorification of Christ. Meaning, nothing happens without God's permission, and it all ultimately points towards Him. So, I would say, take courage, and know that Christ is doing all things for His will, for the love of you, and to bring all closer to Him; He is using every last bit of your soul for His glory.

  • @VinVinTeDice
    @VinVinTeDice 9 дней назад

    GOD BLESS THIS MAN.

  • @marydalianis1042
    @marydalianis1042 13 дней назад +1

    Wow just wow !!! Our Lord Jesus is God ✝️❤️

  • @marionmarcetic7287
    @marionmarcetic7287 10 дней назад +1

    May GOD Almighty Father Richly Bless And Protect You Father Paul Orthodox Priest In Yeshua Jesus Christ's Precious Saviour's Name Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐📛🕊️🕊️🕊️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤰🤱🧬🤰🤱✨👑✨🦁🦁🦁❣️❣️❣️🌺🌺🌺😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅‼️

  • @cccycling5835
    @cccycling5835 2 дня назад

    I do the same thing in my car too. The world is already loud enough.

  • @briankristensen349
    @briankristensen349 17 дней назад

    9:40 Entertainment: news and soccer and all that feelings about right and wrong has kept me away from God.
    OC thank you for teaching me who have no OC.
    All the prayers you do, is holding us up, thank you Gods Peace.

  • @Sammy-lv5gw
    @Sammy-lv5gw 14 дней назад +1

    I love Marcus Aurelius's definition of evil: "It is just the same ole' thing". Hence, evil is based in habit, that Satan wants one to take for granted! Hence, as an Orthodox man, I pray, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner" (Jesus Prayer)! The only thing he said that is wrong, is when he said the animal life was like "A Disney movie" (Disney promotes the demonic) . . .