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The Danger of Respectable Sin | Sermon (Fr. Matthias Shehad)
Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the story from Luke 7 of the woman known as a sinner who repents by washing Jesus' feet, contrasting her genuine repentance with the Pharisee’s outward respectability but inward judgment and spiritual distance. He highlights the danger of "respectable sin," where external religious practices can mask an untransformed heart, leading to self-righteousness, hypocrisy, and inability to recognize true repentance in others. Fr. Matthias emphasizes the importance of humility, self-awareness, and forgiveness, reminding listeners that God welcomes those who acknowledge…
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