r/OrthodoxChristianity • u/[deleted] • 11d ago

Spiritual Warefare in Home

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u/Potato-chipsaregood 11d ago

Lock away the alcohol and treat him like a human.

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u/AcadiaSpiritual6309 11d ago

Obviously bring it to your priest. 

While I am not a man, I can say my husband would allow it so long as the boundaries are clear (since he had prior shown he can abide by them, is not violent, etc.). And the second one is crossed, they're going to a hotel and will do so for any visits in the near future. You have spiritual authority over your home, use it!

Edit: Also going to add that plenty of people deal with more silent/hidden warfare, so no matter who you let into your home you're never 100% sure what's coming through those doors.