Temptations.....Beating them?

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I thank Our Lord for sending me our parish priest. Waw. Such a true man of God people.
 
I heard a priest say once that the key to changing is to figure out why you do what you do and what makes you particularly vulnerable. For instance, he said when it comes to losing your patience, check the HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.

It is funny, because as a parent, of course we know this. We look at the situations in which our children fail to behave well, and we try our best not to put them in those situations. Why don’t we apply the same logic to ourselves? We so rarely do, though.

There are “battle conditions” in which you just have to buckle down and win under terrible circumstances because you just have to. Most of the time, though, if you want to win, you prepare so as to win. When you’re unlikely to win, you stay out of the arena.

I’m sure your confessor will have a great deal of helpful advice and encouragement, too.
 
Prayer and imagining something else pleasant that isn’t sinful, such as canoeing in Montana or British Columbia or wherever. Sounds lame but it works. 😉
 
Lost4words said:
Temptations. How do you beat them?

Firstly, you have the thoughts. How can one eradicate those thoughts when they burn in your mind.

How does one stop your body ‘wanting’ those tempting things, like lustful thoughts?

Acting on them can be soul destroying afterward.

How does one beat temptations?
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Sometimes you just have to wait it out; let yourself cool down. Turn on some music, take a few deeps breaths, make yourself some food, etc.
 
Lost4words said:
Temptations. How do you beat them?

Firstly, you have the thoughts. How can one eradicate those thoughts when they burn in your mind.

How does one stop your body ‘wanting’ those tempting things, like lustful thoughts?

Acting on them can be soul destroying afterward.

How does one beat temptations?
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Temptations occur in the imagination. If a temptation to do evil enters one’s imagination through external stimulation then avoid those occasions or situations. If a temptation enters one’s imagination internally from one’s own memory then pray for the grace of forgetfulness.

If one lets the imagined temptation move to the intellect and wills to dwell upon it then the best opportunity to avoid the sin has passed.
 
o_mlly said:
Temptations occur in the imagination. If a temptation to do evil enters one’s imagination through external stimulation then avoid those occasions or situations. If a temptation enters one’s imagination internally from one’s own memory then pray for the grace of forgetfulness.

If one lets the imagined temptation move to the intellect and wills to dwell upon it then the best opportunity to avoid the sin has passed.
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Well said.

Still finding it EXTREMELY difficult with temptations! Images keep popping up of past mortal sins which i try not to dwell on but i sometimes stay with them and enjoy them! Then i know i need confession. Sometimes i go and carry out the same mortal sin again and again even though i know it is so wrong.

Never ending battle
 
Lost4words said:
Well said.

Still finding it EXTREMELY difficult with temptations! Images keep popping up of past mortal sins which i try not to dwell on but i sometimes stay with them and enjoy them! Then i know i need confession. Sometimes i go and carry out the same mortal sin again and again even though i know it is so wrong.

Never ending battle
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And that’s what I tell me confessor. They know we are human and make mistakes (so are they…shocker :rolleyes: ). Life is a constant battle on the road to sainthood. Never give up the battle! :knight1::knight2:
 
CatholicFireman,
I read your posts, but you didn’t say what your temptations were. You may need a support group to free you from that sin. I too have felt what you’re posting…
God Bless
 
Disciple_Leader said:
CatholicFireman,
I read your posts, but you didn’t say what your temptations were. You may need a support group to free you from that sin. I too have felt what you’re posting…
God Bless
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What on earth are you talking about? You are implying what my sins are and you have no idea what they are, yet you are suggesting a support group? By the way, CAF is not a confessional, or Dear Abby. My sins are between myself, my confessor and God.
God Bless
 
Disciple_Leader said:
CatholicFireman,
I read your posts, but you didn’t say what your temptations were. You may need a support group to free you from that sin. I too have felt what you’re posting…
God Bless
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This thread is about how to beat your temptations, not asking people what their temptations are. It matters little if one’s temptations are drink, or sexual, or M&Ms. They can be managed with prayer, distraction or substituting something that is healthier and not damaging.
 
CatholicFireman said:
What on earth are you talking about? You are implying what my sins are and you have no idea what they are, yet you are suggesting a support group? By the way, CAF is not a confessional, or Dear Abby. My sins are between myself, my confessor and God.
God Bless
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My apologies CatholicFireman, I do not post much and addressed the post to you by accident…it was meant for Lost4words and I did not know how to edit. Peace
 
Irishmom2 said:
This thread is about how to beat your temptations, not asking people what their temptations are. It matters little if one’s temptations are drink, or sexual, or M&Ms. They can be managed with prayer, distraction or substituting something that is healthier and not damaging.
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Hello, I was not asking what Lost4words temptations are. I suggested a support group because I am in one and it has help me greatly. I believe God lead me to this Cathloic based support group. Needless to say, I very seldom post on this forum and probably won’t again.
Blessings
 
Disciple_Leader said:
Hello, I was not asking what Lost4words temptations are. I suggested a support group because I am in one and it has help me greatly. I believe God lead me to this Cathloic based support group. Needless to say, I very seldom post on this forum and probably won’t again.
Blessings
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No harm meant, dont worry. Stick around.

Blessing to you
 
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