On Spiritual Deception (prelest): Excepts of Fr. Seraphim Rose

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maybe interest isn't the right word but I am not sure if my heart is in it for God but for selfish reasons.
not sure how that could be selfish, but that’s why you gotta talk to your closest priest
 
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not sure how that could be selfish, but that’s why you gotta talk to your closest priest
Not in it for God alone but to fill the void and in a way my ideas and beliefs was originally started as a form of rebellion for me more secular liberal society. I'm not very articulate person so please. And I do not mean to offend anyone
 
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Not in it for God alone but to fill the void and in a way my ideas and beliefs was originally started as a form of rebellion for me more secular liberal society. I'm not very articulate person so please. And I do not mean to offend anyone
if you haven’t yet, you should check out Death to the World
 
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Not in it for God alone but to fill the void and in a way my ideas and beliefs was originally started as a form of rebellion for me more secular liberal society. I'm not very articulate person so please. And I do not mean to offend anyone
Even if your motivations aren't perfect, that doesn't mean it's not beneficial to be interested.
 
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