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Christ Was Baptized!
In the Jordan river!
The reading today I commented on a week ago. I will not repeat myself, instead, will focus on new details.
See for more in depth analysis is in the post on 16/01/2023.
The words what is the usefulness?
(acquisition
, gain
, profit
) attract attention from the Apostle. And indeed, the very beliefs that do not reveal themselves are difficult to call virtue, even when they are correct.
Action from faith is connected with reasoning, and in general with prudence and reason. You can say, with a certain calculations (spiritual), sobriety. Prudence is necessary for every virtue.
From the Gospel, we read about the healing of blind Bartimaeus. When they tried to stop the blind man, they forbade him to raise his voice, and when they wanted to support him, they encouraged him. A person who sincerely seeks Christ often needs encouragement.
Glory be to Thee, our God, glory be to Thee!