If you pray, you are helping to save your soul. If you do 
	NOT pray, you are risking the loss of your soul.
	
	
	The Orthodox way of life requires a definite and 
	determined conscious spiritual struggle with one's self. It is 
	a way of life where the Church and its teachings are the 
	center of one's life. Orthodoxy believes that although there 
	are many instances where the bible speaks of forgiveness, 
	we still have a free will which means that we can mess up.  
	When we have confession, we need to confess our sins, 
	otherwise they will be held against us.  Unlike the western 
	churches, which believe that through faith alone you will be 
	saved, the Orthodox say "Faith and good works thru love 
	bring God's grace for salvation." 
	
	Everyone needs to allow Christ into his or her life 
	completely.  This means that not only does your mind need 
	to listen to His word; your heart needs to fulfill it.  This 
	isn't easy! Forgiveness is imperative in the heart of a good 
	Christian.  The bible says, "Judge not, and you will not be 
	judged."
	
	An Orthodox Christian's worship is focused on God, not on 
	his or her own enjoyment, fulfillment, or fellowship. We 
	come into the presence of God with awe, aware of our sins 
	and His great mercy. We seek forgiveness and rejoice in 
	the gift of salvation. Orthodox worship is formed by 
	repentance, thanksgiving, and unending praise. Glory be to 
	the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was 
	in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without 
	end. Amen.
	
	According to Orthodox teaching, man can be saved by 
	faith, good deeds and godly life, which means living 
	according to God's commandments. God revealed His 
	moral law in the Old Testament through Moses, and in the 
	New Testament through His Son Jesus Christ.
	
	Hide us in the shadow of Thy wings, drive away from us 
	every enemy and adversary; render our life peaceful, O 
	Lord, have mercy upon us and Thy world and save our 
	souls, for Thou art gracious.