In this episode of Double Edged Sword, Father Genard Lazar sits down with His Holiness Mar Awa III to explore the profound teachings of the Holy Spirit as they illuminate the Sacred Scriptures and the Tradition of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. We delve into the life in Christ, where humanity is called to partake in the divine nature and pursue sanctification through consecrated celibacy or legal marriage, reflecting the ultimate image of perfected humanity found in Jesus Christ. The episode unpacks a synodical statement from the Church’s highest authority, emphasizing the importance of adhering to divine and ecclesiastical laws regarding Christian marriage, human sexuality, and morality for the spiritual growth and salvation of all believers.