Is subjecting oneself to "occasion to sin" the same as committing a sin?

[Carlion]

I know that might sound like a stupid question, but I had to ask because I’m confused on the matter.

 

[Zahmir]

This from the Catholic Encycolpedia at newadvent.org

“It is important to remember that there is a wide difference between the cause and the occasion of sin. The cause of sin in the last analysis is the perverse human will and is intrinsic to the human composite. The occasion is something extrinsic and, given the freedom of the will, cannot, properly speaking, stand in causal relation to the act or vicious habit which we call sin. There can be no doubt that in general the same obligation which binds us to refrain from sin requires us to shun its occasion.”

Putting yourself intentionally in the occasion of sin is not, strictly speaking, a sin. But certainly it would seem that this is a perfect instance of when we should reframe the discussion. The question should not be “what is the least I can do” but “how much can I do” to show my love for Jesus.

I hope this helps.

 

[Carlion]

This from the Catholic Encycolpedia at newadvent.org

“It is important to remember that there is a wide difference between the cause and the occasion of sin. The cause of sin in the last analysis is the perverse human will and is intrinsic to the human composite. The occasion is something extrinsic and, given the freedom of the will, cannot, properly speaking, stand in causal relation to the act or vicious habit which we call sin. There can be no doubt that in general the same obligation which binds us to refrain from sin requires us to shun its occasion.”

Putting yourself intentionally in the occasion of sin is not, strictly speaking, a sin. But certainly it would seem that this is a perfect instance of when we should reframe the discussion. The question should not be “what is the least I can do” but “how much can I do” to show my love for Jesus.

I hope this helps.

It does help, thank you

What I was struggling with was whether or not I’m required to mention something like that in confession. From what I understand, we’re obligated only to confess mortal sin. Venial sin isn’t necessary to confess, and I would assume the same applies for the occasion to sin.

Sometimes, after reading enough CAF, I get confused as to what constitutes something you need to confess

 

[Joe_Kelley]

My Baltimore Catechism notes that there is a grave obligation to avoid near occasions of mortal sin. While this does not say it is sinful, I think it implies that deliberately putting oneself in a near occasion of sin probably implies consent to any resulting sin.

It also notes that confession must include the intent to avoid all near occasions of sin, not just the sin you are confessing.

I offer these as guidelines; not as strict teachings from on high.