People-pleasingtranslated

Said Ammas Sarra: "It is good in the eyes of the people that one gives alms. Because even from humanity it ends in the pleasure of God" (from "Gerontiko").

Protopresbyter Themistokles Mourtzanos, Dr. of theology

Humans have a desire in our souls that becomes a criterion for the actions of our lives: "to like". So we do things to be approved of. We appreciate being the center of her attention. Often, we hear parents say about something that "they don't do it", it's not allowed, because "what will people say?". And so, if we cannot claim praise, at least we are called to be careful not to disapprove.

It is as if there is an eye of morality in this world, which today is managed by the Social Media, where, not without the ulterior motive of those who make noise, some are frowned upon, for some there is indifference and some, less and less, are rewarded with praise. Usually, disapproval is the motive behind the noise. Thus, the doctrine of "appearing even though I am not" dominates our times.

But also in family life and reality, many children...