However, if you follow them you will be led to everything you need to know. These ten points presented here are only an outline on how to find union with God. You increase your ability to live according to the virtues. As you come closer to God, you increase your capability to deal with any difficulty you may face. It is a proven way of life that WILL bring you closer to God. This way of life is given to us by Christ Himself through His Church.
With a little faith, you can begin to live the Orthodox way of life outlined in this booklet. To begin, you must have faith in God and accept His love for you. He showed us that we have nothing to fear in death. He showed us how to live through His teaching and example. Jesus came to save us and to open the gates of heaven for us. The purpose of life taught by the Apostles and the Church Fathers is one of finding union with God.
We all know this is where we are headed, but we too often refuse to think about this seriously because of the unknown and the fear it presents. During this moment of grief, our soul has our attention and we begin to think about what life is all about. Often we don’t do this until someone we love departs from this life unexpectedly. Most of us never take the time to reflect on the purpose of our lives. The principles of our spiritual growth are the same no matter which path we chose. Like the monks we seek holiness and union with God, but we are called to live in the world with our families. Only a few are called to this style of life. Even though monasticism was part of the early church, we are not required to live this most honored lifestyle. The Orthodox Way of Life is NOT a monastic way of life. In fact, it is the way of living that will make your life less stressful and more meaningful. While it is true that the Orthodox way of life is not the normal way of life for most people in our society, it is a most practical life for married people with families faced with the challenges of careers. The path to this communion has been precisely defined: faith, and walking in the Commandments with the help of God’s grace. The final goal of man is communion with God.
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