What are the sins in Orthodoxy?

Many know that there are certain sins in Orthodoxy. But many do not know what exactly is meant by the word "sin", and forget about many deeds that are considered sinful.

Sins in Orthodoxy

The classification of sins is based on the ten commandmentsand biblical texts. Regardless of denominations, the following actions are considered sinful. And people who realize that they are doing wrong, but continue to do so, can become possessed.

The most terrible sins in Orthodoxy (mortals)

1. Pride, that is, recognition of oneself as equal to God, excessive self-admiration and immense pride.

2. Envy, jealousy and vanity.

3. Anger and revenge.

4. Laziness, despondency, despair, careless attitude to life, idleness.

5. Greed, stinginess, greed, avarice.

6. Gluttony, gluttony.

7. Lust, lust, fornication, wicked life.

Sins in Orthodoxy against God

Such acts include non-compliance with willGod, non-observance of the commandments, lack of faith or excessive hope for help, lack of gratitude to God, hypocritical veneration, superstition (including fortune telling and appeals to various clairvoyants). If you want to sin less, do not mention the name of God unnecessarily, fulfill your vows, do not grumble and blaspheme the Lord, read the Scriptures and do not be ashamed of your faith. Regularly go to the temple and pray with all your heart. Be in the church throughout the service, read all the feasts of God. Also sinful are thoughts about suicide and illegibility in sexual life.

Sins in Orthodoxy against the neighbor

Love your neighbors and enemies, know how to forgive and nothave the desire to take revenge. Read the elders and bosses, respect your parents. Be sure to keep your promises and return your debts on time, do not steal. Do not attempt on someone else's life, incl. Do not abort and do not advise others. Do not refuse to help people, take a responsible attitude to work and value other people's work. Educate children in the Christian faith, visit the sick, pray for both mentors and loved ones, and for the enemies. Be merciful and show love for animals and plants. Do not curse or discuss other people's sins. Also, do not make scandals, hypocritical and mock people. To sins is the desire to seduce, jealousy and corruption of others.

Sins in Orthodoxy: List of Sins Against Yourself

Do not read yourself too much and admire yourself. Be humble, show obedience. Do not envy and do not lie - it's a sin. Also, do not throw words into the wind and do not talk about empty words. Sin is considered irritation, resentment, anguish and laziness. Also, do not do good deeds for the sake of recognition. Take care of your health, but do not make it a priority. Refuse to use drugs and alcohol. Do not gamble and study the production of pornographic content. Also, drive away from yourself prodigal thoughts, do not change and do not have sex outside of marriage. And here we are talking about the wedding, tk. stamp in the passport "does not count."

This is an incomplete list of sins, but getting rid of these actions can make life more cheerful and improve your relationships with others.