Can't Stop?

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Fr. John Corapi once said, in regards to being tempted to sin: “I would rather die, than to ever commit that sin again.” I’ve tried to remember that every time I am tempted. It has helped so much.

God Bless!
 
Satan loves tempting you to sin. Satan loves watching you sin. Satan loves watching you feel bad because you sinned. Since you are visually inclined announce that when ever you see a woman, the sight of which, tempts you to sin you are going to pray for her salvation. Then do it. Pray for her, pray for her family, ask God to shower her with all grace and mercy.
Pray that God would be at work in her life and would draw her to himself in salvation.
Satan hates us using temptations for good.
Satan does not want you to take the focus off of yourself and think about others in a holy and selfless way.
Train yourself to think beautiful woman = prayers for her.
I can guarentee that the temptation to sin in this way will drop way off.
Ms. Cilantro
 
Thanks all for such great advice. I also have met many other Catholics strugling with this problem.
Any further comments or thoughts on this, thanks:)
 
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jennypekny:
Fr. John Corapi once said, in regards to being tempted to sin: “I would rather die, than to ever commit that sin again.” I’ve tried to remember that every time I am tempted. It has helped so much.

God Bless!
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Thanks, this is SOOOOOOOOOO true.😉
 
I know I’m probally going to get harsh words for saying this BUT you can use certin medications to help with this problem. Meds like zoloft and prozac decrease sexual urges in most people and can be prescribed your family practice doctor.
 
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Greg_McPherran:
Stop now and be free. That is the only answer, just decide to stop and be at peace. But, but… I know. You will have temptation - that’s not a sin, just don’t let the temptation let you feel hopeless so that you keep sinning. Sometimes it take wisdom and experience to overcome the mind games. “When I am weak then I am strong” - St. Paul Jesus wants to heal you, not condemn you.

I think anxiety about the problem can contribute to the problem.
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Yes very good advice. Those mindgames are my biggest problem when it comes to certain sins…

Sometimes I would feel like I was going insane if I didnt commit the sin, or I feel extreme loneliness when I dont commit certain other ones…it does take a lot of wisdom and experience because the head trip is so confusing at times, ESPECIALLY when you ACTUALLY convince yourself that youre not sinning, that its ok, that its no big deal, etc etc…Its going to take a lot of Jesus to stop certain sins, thats just all there is to it but like my priest says to me, (Im paraphrasing) Once you begin confessing and getting them out into the open and into the light, youve begun to have victory.
 
Dear Misericordie,

I have sent you a private message on the book I promised you when I would visit my spiritual directore that I have found so helpful. I hope it is helpful for you also! 🙂

Blessings,
Shoshana
 
since i am one of the newer kids on the block around here, i thought i’d respond to this with first, a question - misericordie, how have you been doing with this particular problem? has any of the advice you have been given helped you at all?

have you taken any of it to heart? you received mountains of wisdom here, really awesome ideas and suggestions i only wish i had been able to come across when i was faced with my own personal temptation - have you done any of it? or are you still seeking the “magic” answer?

i had the honor and privilege of meeting fr. larry richards who was at our parish for a spiritual mission - one of the things he discussed was lust. he said “it’s one thing to see a beautiful girl walk by and acknowledge it by saying, ‘Lord, You do great work!’,” and quite another to take that thought captive for the next hour and a half and fantasize about what you could be doing with said beautiful girl.

taking thoughts captive is one of the most difficult things to do, but probably one of the most helpful tools in battling the enemy of your mind, heart and soul.

i was just wondering how you are faring and not trying to be argumentative in the least.

peace
 
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misericordie:
How can someone who has made lust a habit, as well as masturbation a habit stop though they have tried almost everything???
Sin’s grip is very strong for many.
Any thoughts here?? Thanks.
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I collect crucifixes and have lots of old and beautiful ones from around the world. Unfortunately, when you collect this type of thing, people like to give them to you as gifts. One of my friends gave me a rather large crucifix with a jade green Corpus on it. When I unwrapped it, she announced proudly, “And it glows in the dark!” I knew immediately what I would use it for. It hangs over my bed! This, coupled with prayer for purity of heart, has been a marvelous help. I also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. It helps, because you don’t want to add to why the Savior suffered. I’ll pray for you, you pray for me. It gets easier as you get older.
 
My advice which may already have posted is simply to pray. Ask for the Holy Spirit each and every time you are tempted. You will stop. It has been said that when you pray sin begins to lose it’s grip on you. You either stop praying or you stop sinning. Both cannot exist together.
 
Pray Pray Pray. The longest times that I have been free of this sin are the times that I have been praying the most. Finding a hobby is good advice, but the truth is, there will be times when you really don’t have anything to do. There may be times when you are alone and bored. What you need to do is make prayer commitments. Make a list of prayers you are going to do each day, and stick to it. It has helped me. As well, a friend of mine who had been struggling with masturbation is now free completely. He is helping me out of my ditch now. Find someone to have daily accountability with…someone you can share your struggle with and help you along he way. I will be praying for you/ 👍
 
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Shoshana:
Dear Misericordie,

I have sent you a private message on the book I promised you when I would visit my spiritual directore that I have found so helpful. I hope it is helpful for you also! 🙂

Blessings,
Shoshana
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Hello! Yes, thank you for all the great information, very useful.
 
I still suffer from these temptations, but the advice of all have helped somewhat.
Seems as if the demoons of lust are gaining power in the world, and on tv. We must really pray.
 
Have you tried saying a rosary when you’re tempted?

After all, if your hands are on the beads…

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The easiest way I would say would be to get rid of the mode. In other words, if the computer is a problem, then get rid of the computer. If tv is the problem then get rid of the tv. My point is, if you do not have the thing around that tempts you, then you probably will not stumble and fall.

Make it impossible to do.
 
Veronica Anne:
Have you tried saying a rosary when you’re tempted?

After all, if your hands are on the beads…

😛
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:rotfl: Thanks, this is so true. Probably the best advice yet.
 
I too struggle with this. I don’t think there is a magic answer but I have learned some things.
  1. Pray the rosary. I recently realized that I had a 20 min commute to and from work which was a perfect length to say a rosary. When I do this I find I face less temptation and it is much easier to push aside.
  2. Go to confession often. Don’t live in your sinful state. I have found it breeds more sin.
  3. I think one of the reasons this sin is so hard to overcome is because it is such a secret sin. Find someone to be accountable with…COMPLETELY. The times in my life when I have had this have been the least sinful. (A strand of three threads is not as easily broken)
  4. Conquor this before you get married. Some will tell you that it will go away when you do. This is not necessarily true, but if you don’t conquor it before getting married, your marraige may.
I’m thinking about putting together a accountability group. Send me a private message or email if you are interested.
 
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