Pray for them

The author of the articles in this blog would like to share a brief thought with his readers.

The literary style of St. Justin Martyr's Blog is direct and perhaps a bit terse.  Information is condensed down, into concise articles, accusations are addressed, accusations are made, and claims to authority are issued (without bravado).  The matters which are dealt with here are of immense importance and are of a contentious nature.  There are multiple debates going on regarding Orthodox Christianity.  Some are from other religions and some are from Atheists.  These debates are engaged on this forum, and the attacks on the Christian God and on His Church are picked apart.

However, the author does not intend to communicate a message of hostility, self-righteousness, or anger.  Instead, the author's objective is to speak the truth, which is true regardless of his own shortcomings, as well as his personal feelings.

So I, the author send a message to my fellow Orthodox Christians: pray for those who attack the Orthodox Church, the Church of the first century.  Do not react with anger, but remain in a prayerful state, transforming the pernicious claims of the enemies of the Church into positive corrections and contemplations for both sides.  Pray for those who disagree, that God may guide them.  But also, pray for yourself, that you may not be caught up in a moment of righteous indignation, and be filled with pride perceiving of some superiority to those who disagree.  Remind yourself of your own faults by meditating on your sins.  Also be sure to remember that any truth that has been revealed to you was done so not to your credit; but you were blessed by being enlightened.

A new article is on the way.  It is expected to be posted by the end of the week.