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So it is true that people make use of their intellect and will in misdirected ways, and then relieve any unpleasantness of doing so by gratification, and in so doing, make little progress…?
 
Flimmy said:
So it is true that people make use of their intellect and will in misdirected ways, and then relieve any unpleasantness of doing so by gratification, and in so doing, make little progress…?
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I’m not sure what you mean by “…and then they relieve any unpleasantness of doing so by gratification…” When people make use of their intellect and will in misdirected ways, it is generally because they get something out of it.

The thing people have to realize is, whatever they are getting out of it is not as great as the joy they could be experiencing by living their lives according to God’s will. In fact, whatever they are getting out of their (sinful) act is generally a temporary pleasure. But underneath that pleasure is the pain of sliding further and further away from God.

When people allow themselves to face the pain of their sin, they will repent and turn toward God and approach the sacrament of Confession for forgiveness of their sins. How great is our God, who is a God of love and mercy.
 
Flimmy said:
So it is true that people make use of their intellect and will in misdirected ways, and then relieve any unpleasantness of doing so by gratification, and in so doing, make little progress…?
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If my English did not betray me, Yes.
 
Flimmy said:
So it is true that people make use of their intellect and will in misdirected ways, and then relieve any unpleasantness of doing so by gratification, and in so doing, make little progress…?
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If you are asking if masturbation is a sin of grave matter then the answer is YES!
 
thistle said:
I don’t know but it seems like that. It would help if the OP was less cryptic so it was clear what he meant otherwise we have to guess!
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Lol, I didn’t mean that. I guess I just meant… As an example: doing good, and then eating lots of icecream afterward as if to… make up for “lost” emotional energy or something? It’s cryptic to me too :eek:
 
Flimmy said:
Lol, I didn’t mean that. I guess I just meant… As an example: doing good, and then eating lots of icecream afterward as if to… make up for “lost” emotional energy or something? It’s cryptic to me too :eek:
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You mean, do people who do good, and then “let go”, make little progress?
 
Flimmy said:
Lol, I didn’t mean that. I guess I just meant… As an example: doing good, and then eating lots of icecream afterward as if to… make up for “lost” emotional energy or something? It’s cryptic to me too :eek:
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I’d say that it is better than not doing good and eating lots of ice cream 😃
Doing good and rewarding oneself is not a perfect way to do it, but it can lead to something better. We have to be open to God and seek His will and let Him lead us on our spiritual journey. Then one day we might cut out the reward for our efforts.
 
Flimmy said:
Lol, I didn’t mean that. I guess I just meant… As an example: doing good, and then eating lots of icecream afterward as if to… make up for “lost” emotional energy or something? It’s cryptic to me too :eek:
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Sorry for the misunderstanding.
 
thistle said:
I don’t know but it seems like that. It would help if the OP was less cryptic so it was clear what he meant otherwise we have to guess!
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He did it on purpose just to make fun of people…my guess…
 
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