Do I have a soul

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I been scared because in my head when I do my homework sometimes I have bad thoughts like supposedly in my head i would say " I sold my soul" on accident I dont know I have a feeling the devil is trying to get in my head. Do I have a soul?
 
It is not possible to sell your soul.

Yes you have a soul, everyone does.
 
When we are young we can think some really silly thoughts, but when your young you don’t realise it… just do your best you can with school and leave the rest to god and the future,
 
Sounds like a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder. You might want to consult a specialist, preferably a Catholic (e.g. through Catholic Social Services).
 
Your subconscious is allowing, if not authoring, these thoughts. So somehow it is coming to the surface when you’re otherwise focusing on homework. I’m guessing when you’re doing homework your mind is focused on one thing so your subconscious feels like it has license to play while you’re working. Does that make sense?

I’m interested in going deeper. When you hear these things, what does it make you think? For example, does it make you think of past sins or failures? If you had sold your soul, does that make you a zombie? Does that take away your free will? Does it seem like the enemy has triumphed over the blood of the cross, in your case?

The reality of the cross is strong enough that even if you intended on purpose to “sell” your soul, all Jesus has to do is say, “Father forgive him for he knew not what he was doing,” and you’d be forgiven. That is, of course, if you had done it on purpose which you know you didn’t. I say this because “on purpose” would be worse, spiritually, than “being fooled into it,” so given that in the worst case you can still be forgiven, this little message you get has no substance to back it up so like the other poster said, effectively it’s impossible.

I see no evidence you’re actually in danger from evil spirits, or you would have reported many other symptoms. I think you can just smile, and wave as it goes by, metaphorically speaking. 😉

Alan
 
Steve,

If you “think by accident” that you may have entered into a relationship with the devil, go to confession and explain it to the Priest and he will calm your spirit and set you right. Don’t fret about it, take the positive action and address it with your parish Priest.
 
Don’t worry. I’m sure you’re fine. When I get scared of evil things, the Hail Mary makes me feel better. Maybe try that.
 
This kind of thing used to happen to me. Don’t mind it, try to find a counselor. You’re under attack from scrupulosity. If you let this obsession with whether you’re in mortal sin or not continue, you’re not going to have it easy down the road. While certainly you shouldn’t let these thoughts control you, don’t obsess over them. You have not idea what this obsession can do to a person in the long term. You’re not in any danger now, but you need to talk to someone about this. Ask them about scrupulosity.

As Ad_Orientem said, find a specialist in this through CSS.
 
I been scared because in my head when I do my homework sometimes I have bad thoughts like supposedly in my head i would say " I sold my soul" on accident I dont know I have a feeling the devil is trying to get in my head. Do I have a soul?
You have an awesome soul no one or nothing can take from you.

But care for it and cultivate it by reading good books, doing good, loving things and praying.
 
Can you even sell your soul to the devil in your mind? I thought you have to do a ritual or something then you sign like a contract .
 
I’m glad to hear that we cannot sell our souls.

It would seem to me we really don’t “own” our souls anyway, do we? So really they wouldn’t be mine to sell? Like if I were renting a house and tried to sell it without the owner’s permission?
 
I’m glad to hear that we cannot sell our souls.

It would seem to me we really don’t “own” our souls anyway, do we? So really they wouldn’t be mine to sell? Like if I were renting a house and tried to sell it without the owner’s permission?
Free will? Just saying. 😃

OP: you haven’t sold your soul to the devil, you wouldn’t be here nor worried if you had or even could…

Prayers for you.
 
Sounds like a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder. You might want to consult a specialist, preferably a Catholic (e.g. through Catholic Social Services).
steve99n, please consider taking Ad Orientem’s advice, and also consult your pastor to discuss the possibility that you suffer from scrupulosity.
 
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