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Think beautifully, think purely, so that beauty and purity can overcome the world\u2019s ugliness, lies, and corruption.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Thinking Differently from the World<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Drawing from the words of Saint Paul, the assistant bishop reminded the faithful of their calling to be distinct from a world that does not follow God:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;How do we stand apart? Do we physically withdraw into isolation, the mountains, and the desert? That is a calling for a few, but for most, we must remain in the world while thinking and living differently.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He called on Orthodox youth to cultivate a mindset aligned with Christ, focusing on humility and service to others:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Lord teaches us that we must think differently, prioritizing those around us over ourselves. 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