It's Later Than You Think | Seraphim Rose | Minimal Red Design with Halo | Apocalyptic Ethos | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tank TopWe must not artificially isolate ourselves from the reality of todays world; rather, we must learn to use the best things the world has to offer, for everything good in the worldif we are only wise enough to see itpoints to God, and we must make use of it. Too many people make the mistake of limiting Orthodoxy to church services, set prayers, and the occasional reading of a spiritual book. True Orthodoxy, however, requires a commitment that involves

The things we used to see through the eyes of faith

and he looked at the copper serpent

- The Ladder

or with desire

The saints fought a greater struggle to hide their virtue

these bones are the whole house of Israel

And because lawlessness will be increased

the demons

they asked if they could say a farewell prayer

16 For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice

when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power

The creation is waiting for the revelation of the sons of God at some point in the future which is still unknown