Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden Episode 7: Take Up Your Cross
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Feb 11, 2025 The podcast delves into the teachings of the Desert Fathers, emphasizing the journey toward true perfection through Christ. It explores Abba Isaiah's insights on the importance of taking up one's cross and the hard work required for righteousness. Listeners learn about the role of pain in Christian living and how faith can give it meaning. The discussion encourages embracing the challenges of discipleship and stresses the need for authentic relationships, all while seeking inner freedom through spiritual growth.
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Following Christ
- Follow Christ's word to be a true follower.
- Cut yourself off from those who distract you from your Christian journey.
The Cost of Virtue
- Christians emphasize joy, peace, and love, but these virtues require effort.
- They come from the "labor, long and arduous work" of pressing grapes, symbolizing Christ's sacrifice.
Embracing the Cross
- The Gospels consistently emphasize the necessity of embracing suffering.
- "No cross, no crown" reflects the true Christian life, requiring sacrifice for resurrection.