Your Money Can Save Your Soul: The Power of Almsgiving -- 9/21/2025

Описание: In this compelling Orthodox Christian sermon, Reader Alexander teaches on the transformative power of almsgiving and its direct connection to salvation. While prayer and fasting are often emphasized, this message highlights the third pillar of Christian faith—sacrificial giving—as a vital spiritual discipline.

Discover how the Greek words for mercy (eleison) and oil (elaion) reveal a deeper meaning behind giving: it’s not just charity, it’s mercy-giving that heals the soul and draws us closer to God. Reflecting on the Gospel reading about taking up our cross, and the teachings of St. Basil the Great, this homily shows how letting go of wealth is a sacred act of worship and a path to spiritual transformation.

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📖 Topics Covered:

What is almsgiving in Orthodox Christianity?
How giving relates to salvation
Mercy-giving as spiritual healing
Teachings from St. Basil the Great
Orthodox Liturgy and stewardship
Taking up your cross and following Christ

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More About the Sermon:
In our Christian walk, we often focus on prayer and fasting, but what about the third, often-neglected pillar of our faith: almsgiving? This Orthodox Christian sermon explores the profound spiritual discipline of sacrificial giving as a powerful path to salvation. Discover the deep connection between the Greek words for "mercy" (eleison) and "oil" (elaion), revealing how our giving is not just charity, but a form of "mercy-giving" that heals our souls and unites us with God. Drawing from the Gospel reading on taking up our cross, the wisdom of St. Basil the Great, and the Orthodox Liturgy, this homily explains how letting go of our wealth is a sacred act of worship and a tangible way to deny ourselves, follow Christ, and transform our hearts. If you desire to deepen your faith and understand how Christian stewardship is essential for spiritual growth, this message is for you.