Rationalization or scrupulosity

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Hi everyone,
I was just wondering how you know the difference between when you are rationalizing a sin and when you are just being overly scrupulous? Also, can you apply the guidelines for the scrupulous if you think you might be but haven’t been told you are by anyone? Thanks!
 
You can receive Holy Spirit inspired, personally tailored advice from the priest in confession. Just ask the priest your specific question. Perhaps you could make an appointment outside of confession times to go over a larger number of questions.

Those Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous are really good, but you’re right to be concerned about whether they apply to you. Really, only your confessor can advise you. When you take that advice, you benefit from the observance of obedience. God does not hold you responsible if the priest advises you wrongly, which is highly unlikely but something that people worry about. Obedience also brings peace and defeats the Accuser.

Betsy
 
roseb said:
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering how you know the difference between when you are rationalizing a sin and when you are just being overly scrupulous? Also, can you apply the guidelines for the scrupulous if you think you might be but haven’t been told you are by anyone? Thanks!
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This is not a distinction that can be offered through CAF. It is a topic for one who is in spiritual direction. If you are not in Spiritual Direction…than bring it up with your confessor.

Prayers for your desire to seek the truth.
 
roseb said:
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering how you know the difference between when you are rationalizing a sin and when you are just being overly scrupulous? Also, can you apply the guidelines for the scrupulous if you think you might be but haven’t been told you are by anyone? Thanks!
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In my opinion anyone that thinks they are scrupulous are in fact scrupulous.
 
roseb said:
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering how you know the difference between when you are rationalizing a sin and when you are just being overly scrupulous? Also, can you apply the guidelines for the scrupulous if you think you might be but haven’t been told you are by anyone? Thanks!
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I would go talk this over with a Priest…perhaps in confession. He can help you figure this out in your case…
 
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