“You wouldn’t wish this on your enemy!” they say in cases where some kind of misfortune or misfortune occurs. However, we are used to constantly wishing each other “Good Luck”, without even imagining what a terrible curse we are sending on the one to whom this wish is intended!
The fact is that Luck or, as we better know, Moloch, was the main deity among the Semitic peoples, who was one of the incarnations of Baal (or Baal, Beelzebub, Belshazzar), i.e. the devil. Baal is mentioned several times in the Bible in the Book of Judges - 2:11, 3:7, 10:6; about Molech - in the Book of Amos 5:26 and 1 Book of Kings 11:7.
The cult of Moloch-Baal among the Semites consisted of wildly unbridled voluptuousness, seeking artificial stimulation. Its external symbol was always the phallus, which was depicted as a column with a truncated top. At the temples of Baal lived the so-called kedeshim and kedeshom, holy fornicators and harlots who doomed themselves to serve the temple by earning money through fornication. The purpose of this cult was to deeply corrupt the people who resorted to it. The fruits of this worship were the well-known sad events that occurred in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, where the cult of Baal was especially pronounced.
Both now and previously, the main feature of the Semitic peoples - worshipers and servants of Satan - is lies and deceit. The priests of Baal-Moloch were no exception, who, trying to veil the true goal of the cult, so as not to scare people away from its devilish essence, spread the idea that they served the fertile Sun, the source of warmth and life fire manifested in it.
As in all pagan cults, Moloch's servants made sacrifices to him. Typically, these were human sacrifices that were performed in honor of Moloch through burnt offerings, supposedly passing them through the solar life fire. The most pleasant sacrifices to Baal were considered to be newborn babies, especially children of noble families: “and they built the high places of Tophet in the valley of the sons of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in fire, which I did not command and which did not enter into my heart” (Jer. 7). :31). The children lay down on the outstretched hands of the idol, which had the face of a calf, and a fire burned below. These monstrous sacrifices were performed at night to the sounds of flutes, tambourines and lyres, which drowned out the cries of the unfortunate children and also increased the excitement among the people. The altars of the gods were constantly stained with the blood of children, and during the years of major festivals or in times of disaster, people, and children in particular, were sacrificed in hundreds and thousands.
“First approaches Moloch, the terrible king, spattered with the blood of human victims and the tears of fathers and mothers. But because of the noise of the drums the cries of their children are not heard when they are thrown into the fire in honor of the terrible idol." - John Milton, Paradise Lost.
This is what this idol looked like: “The statue of Moloch was built specifically for accepting human sacrifices and burning them. She was colossally tall, all made of copper, and empty inside. The head was of a bull, because the bull was a symbol of strength and the sun in its fierce form. The arms of the statue were of monstrous length, and victims were placed on the huge outstretched palms; hands, moved by chains on blocks hidden behind the back, lifted the victims to the hole located in the chest, from where they fell into the flaming inferno, which was placed inside the statue, on an invisible grate, and the ash and coals falling through it formed an ever-increasing heap between the legs of the colossus ... the children were laid alive on the monster’s terrible, red-hot palms. Relatives were strictly forbidden to show sadness. Children, if they screamed while they were being prepared for the terrible ritual, were calmed down with caresses. As ugly and impossible as it may seem, mothers were obliged not only to be present at the terrible celebration, but to refrain from tears, sobs and any manifestation of sadness, because otherwise they would not only lose all the honor due to them due to the great honor bestowed upon them by the people, but they could bring the wrath of the offended deity upon the entire people, and one reluctantly made offering could destroy the effect of the entire sacrifice and even bring upon the people troubles worse than before. Such a weak-willed mother would be forever disgraced. Drums and flutes maintained a continuous noise, not only to drown out the screams of the victims, but to increase the excitement among the people." [Ragozina Z. A. History of Assyria. St. Petersburg: I-e A.F. Marx, 1902. P. 151-152].
As mentioned above, Moloch-Valaam also had the nickname “Luck”. Why? Because it was believed that a family that sacrificed its child to the deity would certainly have a successful year in terms of agricultural work and harvesting. Therefore, when the priests of Moloch brought their idol cast from copper or silver on a two-wheeled cart to the next village, they clapped their hands and shouted “Whoever wants good luck in business, make a sacrifice to Baal!” Then the crazy women took their babies and gave them to the servants of Satan...
This kind of ritual infanticide was subsequently prohibited by the Mosaic Law and punishable by death (Lev. 18:21; Lev. 20:2), but until the Babylonian captivity (586 BC) the Semites did not stop practicing them.
PySy. I would like to add to the article on my own behalf.
Let's analyze the word, as in ancient times.
UD – male reproductive organ (penis). Hence the words: Rod, Pleasure, Satisfaction, Oud, Prowess, Daredevil. Hence the expression – “Mal da Udal”. As the Slavic codes wrote in the 12th century: “The Slavs honor the shameful Ouds and create images of them, and bow to them, and make demands on them.”
UDA is the birth of a new force (energy) of the Spirit (Soul) inside a person during copulation. Hence the word: Luck. (UDA-CH-A: Uda is energy vitality, Ch - carries out the division of a part of the whole into a little bit in the womb, A - denotes the beginning). Luck – this (if mating occurred correctly) means the birth of a New Spirit (Star Energy of the Soul). (Hence the connection between the words Luck and Moloch-Baal is clear. All these words come down to sexual satisfaction.)
From this it becomes clear that the word “luck” is not an ordinary wish for happiness and prosperity. It is associated with gods who sent “luck” to those who sacrificed to them.
I wish you good luck... love... and patience.... LUCK IS THE NAME OF THE DEMONS
Is it possible to wish people “good luck”
Be vigilant, wish each other well-being and God's Help, not a demon!
“I see that in some memorials you mentioned the demon Luck, writing: “About the luck of a daughter,” “About the luck of a son,” “About the luck of a family.” Why did you write the devil in my memorial? Do you know who Luck was? It was the biggest demon that mowed down millions of souls. Moloch, or "Luck", was the god of happiness among the Romans, Sumerians and Carthaginians. What was this god Moloch, or “Luck” as we call him today? His statue, cast from copper or silver, was carried on a two-wheeled cart. On his back was a copper stove, and in front of him was a copper frying pan; from behind, firewood was thrown into Luck until the statue became hot. And his priests carried axes in their hands, large and sharpened. What kind of sacrifice did Luck accept? Only infants from the hands of mothers. They came to the village where you live. They dragged the chariot of Luck with a red-hot frying pan and called, clapping their hands: “Whoever wants good luck, make a sacrifice to Luck!”
– Archimandrite Cleopas (Ilie)
Is it possible to wish people “good luck”? “You wouldn’t wish this on your enemy!” they say in cases where some kind of misfortune or misfortune occurs. However, we are used to constantly wishing each other “Good Luck”, without even imagining what a terrible curse we are sending on the one to whom this wish is intended!
The fact is that Luck or, as we better know, Moloch, was the main deity among the Semitic peoples, who was one of the incarnations of Baal (or Baal, Beelzebub, Belshazzar), i.e. the devil. Baal is mentioned several times in the Bible in the Book of Judges - 2:11, 3:7, 10:6; Molech - in the Book of Amos 5:26 and 1 Kings 11:7.
The cult of Moloch-Baal among the Semites consisted of wildly unbridled voluptuousness, seeking artificial stimulation. Its external symbol was always the phallus, which was depicted as a column with a truncated top. At the temples of Baal lived the so-called kedeshim and kedeshom, holy fornicators and harlots who doomed themselves to serve the temple by earning money through fornication.
The purpose of this cult was to deeply corrupt the people who resorted to it. The fruits of this worship were the well-known sad events that occurred in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, where the cult of Baal was especially pronounced.
Both now and previously, the main feature of the Semitic peoples - the worshipers and servants of Satan - is lies and deceit. The priests of Baal-Moloch were no exception, who, trying to veil the true goal of the cult, so as not to scare people away from its devilish essence, spread the idea that they served the fertile Sun, the source of warmth and life fire manifested in it.
As in all pagan cults, Moloch's servants made sacrifices to him. Typically, these were human sacrifices that were performed in honor of Moloch through burnt offerings, supposedly passing them through the solar life fire. Newborn babies were considered the most pleasant victims of Baal, especially children of noble families: “and they built the high places of Tophet in the valley of the sons of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in fire, which I did not command and which did not enter into my heart” (Jer. 7). :31). The children lay down on the outstretched hands of the idol, which had the face of a calf, and a fire burned below. These monstrous sacrifices were performed at night to the sound of flutes, tambourines and lyres, which drowned out the cries of the unfortunate children and also increased the excitement among the people. The altars of the gods were constantly stained with the blood of children, and in the years of major festivals or in times of disaster, people, and in particular children, were sacrificed in hundreds and thousands.
“First approaches Moloch, the terrible king, spattered with the blood of human victims and the tears of fathers and mothers. But because of the noise of the drums the cries of their children are not heard when they are thrown into the fire in honor of the terrible idol" (John Milton, Paradise Lost).
“The statue of Moloch was built specifically for accepting human sacrifices and burning them. She was colossally tall, all made of copper, and empty inside. The head was of a bull, because the bull was a symbol of strength and the sun in its fierce form. The arms of the statue were of monstrous length, and the victims were placed on the huge outstretched palms; the hands, moved by chains on blocks hidden behind the back, lifted the victims to the hole located in the chest, from where they fell into the flaming inferno, which was placed inside the statue, on an invisible grate , and the ash and coals that fell through it formed an ever-increasing heap between the legs of the colossus... the children were laid alive on the terrible red-hot palms of the monster. Relatives were strictly forbidden to show sadness. Children, if they screamed while they were being prepared for the terrible ritual, were calmed down with caresses. As ugly and impossible as it may seem, mothers were obliged not only to be present at the terrible celebration, but to refrain from tears, sobs and any manifestation of sadness, because otherwise they would not only lose all the honor due to them due to the great honor bestowed upon them by the people, but they could bring the wrath of the offended deity upon the entire people, and one reluctantly made offering could destroy the effect of the entire sacrifice and even bring upon the people troubles worse than before. Such a weak-willed mother would be forever disgraced. Drums and flutes maintained a continuous noise, not only to drown out the screams of the victims, but to increase the excitement among the people." (Ragozina Z. A. History of Assyria. St. Petersburg: Ie A. F. Marx, 1902. P. 151–152).
As mentioned above, Moloch Valaam also had the nickname “Luck”. Why? Because it was believed that a family that sacrificed its child to the deity would certainly have a successful year in terms of agricultural work and harvesting. Therefore, when the priests of Moloch brought their idol cast from copper or silver on a two-wheeled cart to the next village, they clapped their hands and shouted: “Whoever wants good luck in business, make a sacrifice to Baal!” Then the crazy women took their babies and gave them to the servants of Satan...
This kind of ritual infanticide was subsequently prohibited by the Mosaic Law and punishable by death (Lev. 18:21; Lev. 20:2), but the Semites did not stop practicing them until the Babylonian captivity (586 BC).
After the revolution of 1917, when the Russian land was desecrated by trampling on faith and apostasy from God, ritual sacrifices babies were created through government-sanctioned abortion. Russia became the first country in the world to legalize abortion. Subsequently, this “legal” horror spread throughout the world. And to this day, these monstrous sacrifices are performed, but already disguised as a medical procedure...
Or do you think that aborted babies are not a sacrifice to the demon Luck? After all, it is precisely in order to avoid sorrows and for the sake of good luck at work or in personal life, for the sake of a comfortable life, that people sometimes without hesitation make the decision: “the baby in the womb must be killed!” And because the honest word “infanticide” was replaced by the cunning and harmless-sounding word “termination of pregnancy”, and the child with the soulless word “fetus” - the essence does not change - the child in the womb will be torn alive into pieces or burned with an alkaline solution, and then will be destroyed. Moloch is pleased and a short time can reward child killers with luck, but sometimes he can just laugh with his demonic laugh and say: “Why do you need luck, you’re already mine?!”
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Quite often you can hear the phrase “You wouldn’t wish this on your enemy,” which is usually said when some kind of misfortune or misfortune happens to a person. People are accustomed to constantly wishing each other good luck, without even suspecting what terrible harm they can cause with this very wish. But you can learn in more detail about what the word luck is in Orthodoxy and why it should not be desired from the source described below.
What does luck mean in Orthodoxy?
Luck is a positive phenomenon that is attributed to luck or chance. IN Orthodox religion a good coincidence of circumstances is considered when the Almighty helps a believer, therefore, when one person wishes good luck to another, this is counted as a wish for the Lord’s help, but without mentioning his name.
It should be noted that the meaning of the word luck in Orthodoxy has a somewhat negative meaning, because a Christian believer should not hope for unknown luck, but in the matter of salvation he must become an ally of the Almighty. The Lord's providence is what a person should trust and hope for.
Why you can’t wish good luck in Orthodoxy
Most people ask the question, “Why can’t you wish good luck in Orthodoxy?” The answer to it is quite simple, the fact is that luck, or as he is also called Moloch, was considered the main of the supreme beings of the Semitic people, who was presented as one of the incarnations of Belshazzar (Beelzebub, Baal or Baal), that is, Satan.
Mentions of Belshazzar in Holy Scripture can be found several times, namely:
- about Molech in the Scriptures of Amos – 5:26;
- in Judges - 10:6, 3:7 and 2:11;
- and also 1 Book of Kings – 11:7.
As in most pagan cults, the worshipers of Baal performed sacrifices, for which they mainly used people through burnt offerings, and thereby supposedly paved the way for them through the solar fire of life. The best victims were newborn children who had noble surnames:
And they made the heights of Tophet in the valley of Hinnom's sons, to burn their daughters and sons in flames, which I had not commanded, and which had not entered my heart (Jer. 7:31).
The babies themselves were placed on the outstretched arms of a deity with the face of a calf, and at the very bottom there was a sacrificial fire. This kind of nightmarish act was carried out, as a rule, at night, accompanied by the sounds of lyres, tambourines and flutes, thanks to which the cries of poor babies were drowned out and, in addition, fueled excitement among the people.
Idol sanctuaries were constantly stained with the blood of newborns, and in years of disasters or great celebrations of people, but for the most part small children were still sacrificed, and their number reached hundreds and even thousands of individuals. And the family that gave its child as a gift to the idol would certainly have a successful year, both for agriculture and for harvesting.
Subsequently, these ritual killings were prohibited by the Law of Moses and, as punishment for its violation, a person was sentenced to death, but the Semites continued to continue the sacrifice until 586 BC. e., that is, before the Babylonian captivity.
Therefore, the church does not have such a favorable effect on luck, because according to Archimandrite Cleopas, it is the true embodiment of the name of the devil and strongly recommends being attentive and wishing your neighbor the Lord’s help and well-being, and not the spawn of demons.
Events allowed or sent by the Almighty are aimed at saving the believer in eternity, and the meaning and essence of life events may not be clear to a person even after many years, but trusting in the Lord, and not in an unclear case, will be the sure path to deification.
The Lord is always with you!
When a serious disaster happens, many say that you wouldn’t wish this on your enemy. People are accustomed to wish each other good luck when saying goodbye and in any business. But it turns out that it’s better not to do that. And above all, the Orthodox should refrain from this. Why? Today we will try to answer this question.
What or who is luck?
According to the definition of scientific encyclopedias, luck is a special positive event that occurred in a combination of uncontrollable and unpredictable circumstances. This can also include the happy ending of any action that occurred without interference from the person concerned. And perhaps somewhere even against his will. But this is scientific!
In Orthodoxy, luck has a negative meaning. And Archimandrite Cleopas (Ilie) wrote in his writings that this is another name for the demon - Moloch. He expressed the view that “this was one of the largest and most powerful demons who mowed down millions of innocent children’s souls. And to include him in the memorial is a great sacrilege, and to wish for his coming is an even greater sin.”
Who is Moloch really?
Moloch (Luck) is the god of happiness among the Carthaginians, Sumerians and Romans. His statue, cast from significant amount silver or copper, were transported around the cities on a large two-wheeled cart. In front of the statue was a copper frying pan with oil boiling in it. At the back there was a stove made of the same material. The fire in it was constantly maintained by the priests walking nearby. These people held large and sharpened axes in their hands, clapped their hands loudly and invited those who wanted from the side, shouting: “Whoever wants good luck, make a sacrifice to Luck!” Seems like no big deal, right? But…
Why was Moloch terrible?
The ancient Romans, especially women, could have answered without hesitation why one should not wish good luck to a person. The thing is that Moloch was very fond of accepting bloody sacrifices. And most often it was infants - the first-born of noble and not so noble families. The children were taken and thrown into a terrible fire. It was believed that the torment of burning children brought pleasure to the god of Luck, and the tears of mothers quenched his strong thirst.
In gratitude, the “cruel ruler of the land of tears” was supposed to bestow good luck, prosperity and a rich harvest on the family that made such a sacrifice. Be that as it may, it was once believed that it was such a sacrifice that saved Carthage from destruction. Such madness continued until 586 BC. e., that is, until the Babylonian captivity. And this is even despite the fact that according to the law of Moses by that time they were already prohibited.
How do Christians feel about Luck?
It is clear that such cruelty could not arouse approval among Orthodox people. They considered Moloch a real fiend of hell. They said that one should wish for loved ones or even enemies the well-being and help of God, and not the “devilish spawn.” And they forbade their children to even mention the name of the bloodthirsty demon. However, this was not the only reason why one should not wish good luck to the Orthodox.
There is another one, not so terrible. Christians simply believe that all events are sent or allowed by the Almighty. The Lord, according to beliefs, gives every person the opportunity to be saved after Last Judgment and return to the "promised land". And it is trust in God, and not in unintentional chance, that will help them. God's providence is what all Orthodox Christians believe in. There is even a whole parable on this occasion. You can read it further.
What does the parable say about God's providence?
One hermit, knowing why one should not wish for success in Orthodoxy, asked God to reveal the ways of His providence and began to fast. One day he set out on a long journey, and on the way he met a monk (it was an Angel) and offered to be his companion. He agreed. In the evening, they stopped to stay with a pious man, who offered them food on a silver saucer. But, to the surprise of the hermit and the owner of the house, after eating the food, the monk took the dishes and threw them into the sea. Well, okay, no one said anything, the travelers moved on.
The next day the hermit and the monk stayed with another husband. But here’s the problem! Before the journey, the owner decided to bring his little son to his guests so that they would bless him. But the monk touched the boy and took his soul. Numb with horror, the old man and the child’s father were unable to utter a word. The companions left again. On the third day they remained in a dilapidated house. The hermit sat down to eat, and his “friend” dismantled and reassembled the wall. Here the elder could no longer stand it and asked why he was doing all this, for some purpose.
Then the monk admitted that he was actually an Angel of God. And he explained his actions. As it turned out, the first owner of the house is a godly man, but he bought the dish untruthfully. Therefore, I had to throw away the dishes so that the man would not lose his reward. The second owner is also godly, but his son, if he had grown up, would have become a real villain, capable of the most evil acts. And the third husband is a lazy and immoral man. His grandfather, who was building a house, hid precious gold in the wall. But the owner could have died through him in the future. Therefore, I had to fix the wall to prevent this from happening.
In conclusion, the Angel commanded the elder to return to his cell and not think about anything in particular, because, as the Holy Spirit says, “the ways of the Lord are mysterious.” Therefore, you should not try them, there will be no benefit from it. God gives everything - sorrow, joy, and sin. But one is by good will, another by economy, and the third by permission (Luke 2:14). And everything depends on His will. However, as well as from yours. After all, the Lord does not take away a person’s freedom of choice. And luck, as you see, has no place here.
Why can’t you wish good luck according to folk signs?
People who are not inclined to believe in God or Moloch have their own signs regarding fortune. For example, doctors. If you ask any of them why you can’t wish good luck to doctors, at first there will be a short silence. Well, then you will hear that any wish, for example, “Good night!”, “Have a nice day!” or “Good luck in your business” will lead to the fact that the entire shift will be very restless, fussy and unhappy. For the same reason, doctors in the hospital should not tell you after the operation that everything is fine and nothing hurts. Surgeons (and not only them) run from such phrases like fire.
If you want to thank the doctor or say goodbye to him, tell him simple phrases"Thank you!" and “Goodbye!” And don't forget that folk signs, if you wish good luck to any person, not just a doctor, you can invite the evil eye or misfortune, “turn” fortune away from a person or cause damage. And also bring misfortune into the life of your interlocutor. Of course, you may not believe it, but it’s still better to be careful. As they say, what if?!
Why shouldn't you wish good luck before an exam?
They say that in order to successfully pass exams, a student must, according to signs, remain uncut until the moment they come, refuse to buy new clothes in favor of the “happy” one, enlist the support of the brownie and stand on the corresponding day only on the left foot. Superstitions, of course. But almost all students take one thing seriously. Many of them refuse to wish their fellow students success, say “no feathers, no feathers” and receive a playful wish “to hell with it.” But when asked why you shouldn’t wish for good luck in the exam, they answer that if you do this, your score will show a 2 or 3, despite long preparation and knowledge.
But how then can you desire success?
If you come across a person who sincerely believes that luck cannot be wished for, do not refuse to communicate with him. Just try to choose a more heartfelt phrase, depending on the situation. For example, the following words are perfect for wishing success: “All the best!”, “All the best!” or “Hope for the best!” You can even say a phrase from " Star Wars": "May the force be with you!" Or else show crossed fingers. It is believed that this is also a special wish for success. If the person is very close, you can also say: “Raze them into powder!”, “Tear them up” or “I know you can handle it.” And this will only be for the good! Or just hug him and say parting words.
When a serious disaster happens, many say that you wouldn’t wish this on your enemy. People are accustomed to wish each other good luck when saying goodbye and in any business. But it turns out that it’s better not to do that. And above all, the Orthodox should refrain from this. Why? Today we will try to answer this question.
What or who is luck?
According to the definition of scientific encyclopedias, luck is a special positive event that occurred in a combination of uncontrollable and unpredictable circumstances. This can also include the happy ending of any action that occurred without interference from the person concerned. And perhaps somewhere even against his will. But this is scientific!
In Orthodoxy, luck has a negative meaning. And Archimandrite Cleopas (Ilie) wrote in his writings that this is another name for the demon - Moloch. He expressed the view that “this was one of the largest and most powerful demons who mowed down millions of innocent children’s souls. And to include him in the memorial is a great sacrilege, and to wish for his coming is an even greater sin.”
Who is Moloch really?
Moloch (Luck) is the god of happiness among the Carthaginians, Sumerians and Romans. His statue, cast from a significant amount of silver or copper, was carried around the cities on a large two-wheeled cart. In front of the statue was a copper frying pan with oil boiling in it. At the back there was a stove made of the same material. The fire in it was constantly maintained by the priests walking nearby. These people held large and sharpened axes in their hands, clapped their hands loudly and invited those who wanted from the side, shouting: “Whoever wants good luck, make a sacrifice to Luck!” Seems like no big deal, right? But…
Why was Moloch terrible?
The ancient Romans, especially women, could have answered without hesitation why one should not wish good luck to a person. The thing is that Moloch was very fond of accepting bloody sacrifices. And most often it was infants - the first-born of noble and not so noble families. The children were taken and thrown into a terrible fire. It was believed that the torment of burning children brought pleasure to the god of Luck, and the tears of mothers quenched his strong thirst.
In gratitude, the “cruel ruler of the land of tears” was supposed to bestow good luck, prosperity and a rich harvest on the family that made such a sacrifice. Be that as it may, it was once believed that it was such a sacrifice that saved Carthage from destruction. Such madness continued until 586 BC. e., that is, until the Babylonian captivity. And this is even despite the fact that according to the law of Moses by that time they were already prohibited.
How do Christians feel about Luck?
It is clear that such cruelty could not arouse approval among Orthodox people. They considered Moloch a real fiend of hell. They said that one should wish for loved ones or even enemies the well-being and help of God, and not the “devilish spawn.” And they forbade their children to even mention the name of the bloodthirsty demon. However, this was not the only reason why one should not wish good luck to the Orthodox.
There is another one, not so terrible. Christians simply believe that all events are sent or allowed by the Almighty. The Lord, according to beliefs, gives every person the opportunity to be saved after the Last Judgment and return to the “Promised Land.” And it is trust in God, and not in unintentional chance, that will help them. God's providence is what all Orthodox Christians believe in. There is even a whole parable on this occasion. You can read it further.
What does the parable say about God's providence?
One hermit, knowing why one should not wish for success in Orthodoxy, asked God to reveal the ways of His providence and began to fast. One day he set out on a long journey, and on the way he met a monk (it was an Angel) and offered to be his companion. He agreed. In the evening, they stopped to stay with a pious man, who offered them food on a silver saucer. But, to the surprise of the hermit and the owner of the house, after eating the food, the monk took the dishes and threw them into the sea. Well, okay, no one said anything, the travelers moved on.
The next day the hermit and the monk stayed with another husband. But here’s the problem! Before the journey, the owner decided to bring his little son to his guests so that they would bless him. But the monk touched the boy and took his soul. Numb with horror, the old man and the child’s father were unable to utter a word. The companions left again. On the third day they remained in a dilapidated house. The hermit sat down to eat, and his “friend” dismantled and reassembled the wall. Here the elder could no longer stand it and asked why he was doing all this, for some purpose.
Then the monk admitted that he was actually an Angel of God. And he explained his actions. As it turned out, the first owner of the house is a godly man, but he bought the dish untruthfully. Therefore, I had to throw away the dishes so that the man would not lose his reward. The second owner is also godly, but his son, if he had grown up, would have become a real villain, capable of the most evil acts. And the third husband is a lazy and immoral man. His grandfather, who was building a house, hid precious gold in the wall. But the owner could have died through him in the future. Therefore, I had to fix the wall to prevent this from happening.
In conclusion, the Angel commanded the elder to return to his cell and not think about anything in particular, because, as the Holy Spirit says, “the ways of the Lord are mysterious.” Therefore, you should not try them, there will be no benefit from it. God gives everything - sorrow, joy, and sin. But one is by good will, another by economy, and the third by permission (Luke 2:14). And everything depends on His will. However, as well as from yours. After all, the Lord does not take away a person’s freedom of choice. And luck, as you see, has no place here.
Why can’t you wish good luck according to folk signs?
People who are not inclined to believe in God or Moloch have their own signs regarding fortune. For example, doctors. If you ask any of them why you can’t wish good luck to doctors, at first there will be a short silence. Well, then you will hear that any wish, for example, “Good night!”, “Have a nice day!” or “Good luck in your business” will lead to the fact that the entire shift will be very restless, fussy and unhappy. For the same reason, doctors in the hospital should not tell you after the operation that everything is fine and nothing hurts. Surgeons (and not only them) run from such phrases like fire.
If you want to thank the doctor or say goodbye to him, say simple phrases “Thank you!” and “Goodbye!” And don’t forget that according to popular wisdom, if you wish any person, not just a doctor, good luck, you can invite the evil eye or misfortune, “turn away” the person’s fortune or cause damage. And also bring misfortune into the life of your interlocutor. Of course, you may not believe it, but it’s still better to be careful. As they say, what if?!
Why shouldn't you wish good luck before an exam?
They say that in order to successfully pass exams, a student must, according to signs, remain uncut until the moment they arrive, refuse to buy new clothes in favor of “lucky” ones, enlist the support of a brownie, and stand on the appropriate day only on the left foot. Superstitions, of course. But almost all students take one thing seriously. Many of them refuse to wish their fellow students success, say “no feathers, no feathers” and receive a playful wish “to hell with it.” But when asked why you shouldn’t wish for good luck in the exam, they answer that if you do this, your score will show a 2 or 3, despite long preparation and knowledge.
But how then can you desire success?
If you come across a person who sincerely believes that luck cannot be wished for, do not refuse to communicate with him. Just try to choose a more heartfelt phrase, depending on the situation. For example, the following words are perfect for wishing success: “All the best!”, “All the best!” or “Hope for the best!” You might even say the Star Wars line, “May the force be with you!” Or else show It is believed that this is also a special wish for success. If the person is very close, you can also say: “Raze them into powder!”, “Tear them up” or “I know you can handle it.” And this will only be for the good! Or just hug him and say parting words.
