Sins Aginst Purity

[RomanRyan1088]

Hi everyone, i would just like to say, i used to have a problem with sinning against Purity. And i am happy to report i am facing the problem headon! I used to run away, but now i have taken many steps to better (name removed by moderator)rove myself. I used to use the computer to sin, and what i have done is this, right in front of the computere screen, i put a crucifix, so that if i ever wanna use the computer to sin, i see what Jesus did for me, and i must say it worked!! Next to my computer, i put the prayer next to my computer, im sure many have heard of it, Prayer to St. Michael the arcanghel, and if i ever get tempted, i look at the prayer, and i ask him to fight the demons off. I have also put a religious corner in my room., and when i wanna sin, i go and pray in front of it, andthis does work. Also when i wanna sin, i bless myself with holy water, and guess what , I don’t sin, I guess the devil hates holy water. Does anyone have any other suggestions so that people sturggling with sins aginst purity won’t sin?

 

[theMutant]

Go to confession and go frequently. It is amazing how much easier it is to avoid sin when you keep thinking, “you know, I’m going to have to bring this one up (again).” Avoiding confession makes it too easy to forget about our sins and how often we fall back into the same ones. Going to confession frequently is the easiest way to realize that we are about to sin when the temptation first arises. This realization is God’s grace opening the door to avoid the sin.

For those who are married, keep a picture of your spouse and children where you can see them. Just as seeing the image of Christ on the cross next to the computer screen will help you to remember not to sin, seeing them will help also.

 

[Angelica]

This is terrific to hear and I’m so happy to see how much better you are doing.

Ditto to what Mutant said. Confession is a must and will help you in times of struggle.

 

[T.A.Stobie_SFO]

You can also try having religious music/tapes/radio playing while you are at the computer. EWTN radio over the internet is very good. I listen to it for hours each day.

You can have religious and family pictures displayed on parts of your computer screen.

 

[misericordie]

I have known many who have had a habit of sinning through masturbation. It is a very difficult habit to break, and many feel this is the only outlet to relieve stress and some form of sexual frustration, or anxiety. They have told me that in the Summer time it is harder for them because of so many immodestly dressed people: Minnie skirts, tight pants, etc, etc, etc. These people who have told me this (friends) say they TRY to live holy lives, pray, go to Mass frequently several times a week, and wished they did not get that temptation, but they claim it is just too difficult, and for some, they have said they even get pains if they don’t do it. I have reminded them that the New Catechism says it is a grave sin, and that I agree. However, my question is: what happens to those who have a habit like this since they were very young, and it has continued into their 20’, 30’s?? What of those who claim as one friend of mine, that he gets “pains” if he does NOT do it, at least once a week???
Maybe some have ideas I can share with these friends.

 

[Shellac]

Ok to some it may sound dumb. However for me it works. As a big history buff I love to read about WW2. Well there is an online game called WW-2 online. So any temptation I may feel to go to some bad sights on the web is overmached by my “lust” to play the game. It’s no real mach I rather get together with my online friends and play. .

 

[montanaman]

Lol. I love the video game idea, but my laptop’s down and I have to use this old clunker…I can’t play too many online games.

But, I know myself pretty well. I’ve used every excuse that’s come to my mind. (Haven’t had the “pains,” though sometimes in the tight grip of the temptation and the desire to be good feels like it’s splitting me in two.)

I started down that very familiar path recently. You know, thoughts like “This is just too unrealistic. I live in D.C. A girl was wearing a thong near the WWII memorial the other day, so how can I fight against THAT?” (Though, truth be told, I was more disgusted by such a display near the new memorial than turned on). So, yesterday I did something unprecedented for me. I went to Confession even though I had nothing mortal to confess. It cleared up the justification-trend right quick. I think I get about a week of holiness mileage out of it before I start thinking again, “Well, you know, sexuality IS a force more powerful than gravity, so…”

Confession and mass several times a week helps. Other than that, I have no idea. Less Country Music Television watching helps, too, I guess…

 

[felra]

I know of no documented death or health complication from abstaning from sexual activity.

As late bloomer in entering the married life, I necessarily had to develop that age old virtue of self mastery over my sexual desires. What I found helpful was the simple understanding that my biggest sexual organ is my mind. I developed the virture of prudence in determining what sensory (name removed by moderator)ut that I allow into my mind as a crucial apsect to living a chaste existance comfortably. I also realized that for men the eyes are like radar detectors and learned to avoid and flee from visual temptation.

 

[felra]

continued…what is also helpful is to realize that the actual length of time of the intense temptation to sin is usually short lived, if only I redirect, distract, say a prayer, think through the sin, call a friend, and think of the costs of acting on the temptation and the benefits of resisting the temptation to sin.
It really does work and gets easier by the grace of God, by turning it over to him, and inviting Jesus to be on spot with me during these moments of temptation.