Most people see the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden as a story about disobedience and punishment. But in this sermon, Fr. Nareg Terterian invites viewers to look deeper. What if the expulsion is not simply about guilt, but about the brokenness that affects every human relationship with God? Fr. Nareg explores how the real tragedy in Eden was not the fruit itself, but the inner lie that distorted humanity’s image of God. Sin begins when we start to see God as a harsh dictator rather than a loving Father. That distortion continues to shape our spiritual lives today, keeping us distant from grace and trapped in fear-based religion. Drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Fr. Nareg explains how Christ shifts the focus from external rule-following to internal transformation. Anger, resentment, pride, and hidden hostility matter just as much as outward behavior. Jesus calls His followers beyond the law and into grace, beyond compliance and into sincere love. In this episode, viewers will discover how humility, compassion, forgiveness, and love for enemies become the true antidotes to the venom of sin. Turning the other cheek and praying for those who persecute us are not signs of weakness, but signs of a heart transformed by divine grace. Especially during the Lenten season, this message serves as a powerful invitation to acknowledge brokenness, repent honestly, and allow God’s presence to renew the inner life. This is not about shame. It is about restoration. If you are seeking a deeper understanding of sin, grace, and what it truly means to follow Christ, this reflection will challenge and inspire you to live not merely by rules, but by a heart reshaped by love.
