It's Later Than You Think | Seraphim Rose | Minimal Red Design with Halo | Apocalyptic Ethos | Orthodox Christian Accessory | Hardcover JournalWe must not artificially isolate ourselves from the reality of todays world; rather, we must learn to use the best things the world has to offer, for everything good in the worldif we are only wise enough to see itpoints to God, and we must make use of it. Too many people make the mistake of limiting Orthodoxy to church services, set prayers, and the occasional reading of a spiritual book. True Orthodoxy, however, requires a commitment that involves

Mourning knocks at heaven's gate

and shall be called the Son of the most High

seals the lips of those who made slanderous charges

for death in a single moment takes all things away

the entirety of the heavens will erupt with His glory

It is up to us

… For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice

that I should build him an house

and everything else unfolding in front of us

tyranny perished and the power of the enemy was trampled down

The true Christian is a warrior fighting his way through the regiments of the unseen enemy to his heavenly homeland

It is good to set from the world unto God