A Word on Healing the Soul from Sexual Sins

Excerpted from Lesson 9: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Series 2, by Fr. Peter Heers
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[@hh8222]

As a woman, I have received tremendous healing just by spending time in the monasteries, dressing modestly and wearing a head covering in Church and interacting with people who speak to the soul rather than being focused on outward appearances.

[@ruhmuhaccer864]

Sounds familiar.

[@acemanley111]

@@ruhmuhaccer864 what does that mean?

[@eduard7624]

God bless you 🙏🏻

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

Me too! God bless you!

[@RealHumanGuy_]

Lol

[@naikhanomtom7552]

Sexual sin is the sin I find hardest to battle. Have mercy on me, a sinner ☦️

[@naikhanomtom7552]

@@balkanarchist same. I have moments where I love God but just accept that I can't be a Godly person. I don't know how old you are but as a 32 year old, I think being the first generation raised with easy access to porn has absolutely wrecked us.

[@starstray4326]

@@naikhanomtom7552it’s completely destroyed us

[@FlockOfYahweh]

@@naikhanomtom7552what’s helping me most, is not just the discipline from God which is the anxiety and brainfog, but feeling so separated from God afterwards and realizing he just saw all of that.

[@tambosnipes1652]

​@@naikhanomtom7552 yes

[@markcollins2704]

I'm an ex atheist enquirer who is sick and tired of these kinds of addictions. Therapy doesn't work medications don't work material distractions haven't worked and so thank you for this video.

[@OrthodoxEthos]

Thank God. Only humility and prayer and fasting can caste out these old demons. By GOD’s GRACE.

[@nahomaberra9192]

What was the therapy process like?

[@markcollins2704]

@@nahomaberra9192 It was a process of essentially telling me that nothing was wrong.

[@southerncrossohioprepper7519]

I've been in sexaholics anonymous for over 22 years. I am a hardened addict, but I've also spent many years clean and free. For people like me, the only solution is the spiritual one. I could write a book on this, but to be brief I would say take the road of Sainthood. This is what I have done and it works well!!! I don't say I am a saint, but I ask God every day to make me one, and I make all efforts to become one. I go to extremes in some things. I completely agree with the fasting and prayer. I am RCC, and the Rosary is heavy armor too. You don't have to be Catholic to pray it, but I would get permission from your pastor before you attempt this. He is your spiritual authority, and if he says no, then no is no, but there is no harm in asking.

[@heinmolenaar6750]

Religion doesn't work either.

[@bolshoefeodor6536]

Many of us who were raised in the massive educational experimentation of the so-called "sexual revolution" era, were sexualised early, and thoroughly corrupted and lost by early adulthood. For many of us, sexual corruption is even more than just one more sin. It is baked into our everyday lives, having been "coached" in the spirit of "if it feels good, do it - if it feels great, do it all the time!" Coming to Orthodoxy and baptism, this has plagued us constantly. It is a fleshly reflex in so many cases, as if a chunk of hot steel were speeding at one's eye, and one reflexively flinches and evades. The Evil One knows this, and is furious at losing us to the Way of Truth in Christ. So he steps up his attacks, through the constant demonic whisperings and cajolings of his myriad minions. Pray for us, for the enemy is powerfully arrayed against us, and we have much "conditioning" to overcome. I will forgive what was done to us in the name of "progress and enlightenment". But I will not forget. I therefore guard my children jealously and furiously from the even more extreme carnal depravities of this New Age era we live in. Satan wins many battles against me, but he will lose the war, if God be for me. And he will not even win so much as a skirmish against my children in this regard, whilst I still have faith in my heart, and zeal for Christ! Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

I’m one like you! I’m fighting too! May God continue to heal and guide you and protect your family.

[@The_WatchList]

I'm 24 and I understand this. My fight against the sexual revolution's personal consequences on my soul will not be one I let my son struggle with.

[@heinmolenaar6750]

Why you make a problem of sex? The man or woman who has no sex, is still the same as everyone else. You don't become a saint by having no sex. Living without sex has nothing to do with living a spiritual life.

[@The_WatchList]

@@heinmolenaar6750 I think he means it more like the sexual revolution made sex less valued. Like sex is used to sell things, sex is easily had, people don't value their bodies and chasitity as highly. Like sex itself isn't a sin, but like anything else, the lack of moderation is a problem. The sexual revolution has made sex something like an idol for all rather than simply apart of a healthy and holy marriage. At least, that's what I think he means and how I see it. I hope it helps

[@heinmolenaar6750]

@@The_WatchList i understand what you saying. But living without sex is not a virtue. Also not being poor. Poverty is not a virtue. And marriage is not a holy sacrament but man made. There's nothing sacred about it. All sacraments and rituals are meaningless. All religions have no real spirituality to offer. Only entertainment and meaningless rituals. Preachers never talk about the silence of the mind. And they have no clue how the mind can be silent. The lord himself fight for you, and you, you shall be silent. Exodus 14:14

[@sunriseschubert4391]

Lord forgive me for my past sins. 🙏🏻✝️

[@junesilvermanb2979]

Chastity is the lily of virtues, and makes men almost equal to Angels... ❤️

[@petes6521]

Very necessary instruction especially in today's world where sexuality is thrown at us on a daily basis.

[@Paul-el4zd]

This is a silent killer in the Church. This is such an important subject. Thank you.

[@mariaadhiambo4738]

We also need to address pedophilia too because some of us were raped molested and abused as children

[@Yakov_EPH-6.12]

have you looked at Orthodox Psychotherapy by D.A. Avdeev?

[@tutorialchief]

many children by the different churches themselves

[@QigongQi]

Terminate them with extreme prejudice or cane them , then lock them up and keep them locked up.

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

@@Yakov_EPH-6.12 is that a book? Where can we get it?

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

@@Yakov_EPH-6.12 found it! Thanks!

[@Methodius93]

When I was having my spiritual conversion last month, I was looking up Saints & I was drawn to Saint Mary of Egypt immediately without knowing who she is...then I watched a video bout her & read bout her, it moved me deeply, & I was immediately cured of my lust, before my Baptism even...it was amazing. Saint Mary of Egypt pray for us! I recommend to anyone struggling with lust to make Mary of Egypt one of your patron saints. Slava Bogu! ☦

[@hh8222]

She is also my patron Saint and I am very grateful for her prayers and protection!

[@LadyMaria]

She's my baptismal Saint. 💕

[@PaliciCristina]

May I ask why is your name BlackSabbath? After your comment here I was curious and looked it up thinking it would be something edifying (cause your comment here was) and got confused on why as a Christian you would use such a name. The band with this name promoted things opposite to orthodoxy and emphasised screaming guitar solos and howled vocals full of lyrics expressing mental anguish and macabre fantasies.

[@eggsackley9435]

My number one demon. I struggle over my past and more to the point of despair. I’ve confessed many times and need more healing. Writings on this would really help. Lord, brothers and sisters, forgive me.

[@OrthodoxEthos]

Seek to help others around you, serve them, pray for them, make your brother and sister your life, and you will never despair.

[@jesuschristlovingyou]

Ask Jesus Christ to come to you with shameless persistence and ask for the mind of Jesus Christ and a new spirit and He will come to you and free you.

[@eggsackley9435]

@@jesuschristlovingyou I’ve been listening to ek nekron and the talks about the passions definitely help.

[@heinmolenaar6750]

Honey, don't make to much of it. It's no problem to masturbate.

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

Whenever tempted with despair, remember Paul's reminder to be confident "that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." From one who shares in the same struggle as well as with unrighteous thoughts and sins of the eyes, may God bless you and keep you, and may the Word and Spirit ever remind you that the Lord's mercies are made new each morning for those who repent.

[@Martin-hd2tr]

I was first exposed to internet pornography when I was 12 years old. It's very hard for me to abstain even for a couple of days. Pray for me, a sinner

[@laurencescrenci1460]

May God destroy your struggle

[@innocente7795]

Saint Joseph the Hesychast pray for me ☦️

[@waraylitz1614]

New flash: Will Power. Why? Because we are called to love God. If we love Him, show him! When we tell Him, mean it and your addiction to a sexual sin will evaporate before your eyes. He will give you the grace

[@rednob]

This is not the message I wanted, but it is the message I needed. Lord save me from lust.

[@znovosad555]

Thank you Father. This is exactly what I had thought and came conclusive to. I had an anonymous Reddit thread that insisted that these desires were a gift from God, and I’ll never be free of them so I should just accept it and give in. I knew it just couldn’t be true. I knew through fasting, daily prayers, and discipline these things can be overcome. Temptation may always be there but it doesn’t need to control us, and we can’t take up identity in fleshly desires. My first big step has been to write down my prayer rule, and my spiritual goals. Please pray for me and all those others who also struggle.

[@user-ji2on8eg3l]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@darksouth2607]

The more I give up the closer I feel towards Christ... I pray more people open their eyes to the truth that can be found in God... It's free freedom. Thank God.

[@davidthenewtheologian7757]

Glory to Jesus Christ !!

[@deanaburnham9571]

Thank you Father. I appreciate how you compared these sins of passion to other addictions,v and showed how the struggle would be great for the penitent and that healing would not be immediate in most cases.. Thank you for the holy reading recommendations, too.

[@jenss.3613]

The Rosary has given great efficency in these end times. Pray the Rosary every day. Learn about it.

[@okiebasil]

Hearing that, in many cases, the opposite of the fallen passion can be the treatment to overcome it, I increased the holy images I have around my home to combat the temptation to view impure sexual images online. That and uninstalling sources of sexual imagery, like Instagram, has helped in the struggle. Thank you for addressing this topic, Father.

[@djz9584]

Thank you. ☦️

[@systemdowncity]

Sexual sins sloth and pride are the sins wich made me realize how much the ways of the world have became normal in my life, these are sins that i'm not even falling in to but it is a part of me, my wicked ways, but i trust the Lord and i try and crucify the flesh eachtime.

[@garthhunt7238]

Great stuff!

[@angelosymeonidis1677]

Thank you, Father Peter

[@ryrocks9487]

This is very true. Thanks for helping to bring this clarity to us, as I try to struggle free of these temptations.

[@ryrocks9487]

@@heinmolenaar6750 For freedom and for righteousness sake. To no longer be controlled by what is evil.

[@ryrocks9487]

@@heinmolenaar6750 No one said that it was the only issue. It’s just one many people struggle with.

[@ryrocks9487]

@@heinmolenaar6750 you also need to try to acquire purity of mind. Thus you won’t be obsessed with these ungodly passions. And it keeps you from staying controlled by your impulses.

[@ryrocks9487]

@@heinmolenaar6750 you just need to struggle with it. Ask your spiritual father for help. Don’t ask me, imma dude on the internet.

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

I love the Exologo…. I need a paper copy!

[@mei_sze]

Thanks!

[@NickandBear]

Thank you Fr Heers for your consistent uploads. I really enjoy both the longer videos and discussions and these shorter clips. You are much more helpful than I think you know, and have been a huge blessing in my life. At times I scroll mindlessly through KZbin and feel confronted by your uploads, and it reminds me to be more mindful with my media consumption. If I'm going to watch a video, I might as well watch one that's beneficial.

[@jesuschristlovingyou]

Jesus Christ says that whatever we ask in His name He will not withhold. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to come with shameless persistence, stop trying to do it yourself. Your mind is evil and will not change on its own. Jesus Christ wants to come into your mind and body and rule over it so that you will go and sin no more.

[@gomezmilton]

In the name of jesus Amen

[@jeanneelisabeth]

Thank you, Father Peter for your advice.om this matter.

[@qrstfdsa4606]

THANK YOU FATHER🙏 please keep me in your prayers.

[@jonmack2437]

Lord have mercy

[@johnyx3802]

I always come across this sin. But despite this, I do not stop praying and fighting with the prodigal spirit. God bless all! Hallelujah, glory to you God! Lord, have mercy on us, your sinful and unworthy servants, Amen!🙏☦️

[@Simon-vk2lr]

3:53 - 4:30 this hit me in the Nerve if this cant change any human idk what will!

[@Lilly0170]

I got a lot of help from repeating the Jesus prayer for the person with whom I lived in sin in the past. That is 'Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on your servant (name). I find this works for anyone you had done any kind of sins with or to, not just sexual sins.

[@BrotherLaymanPaul]

Thank you for this message, Father. Forgive me please for this long comment. My name is Jason. I am a catechumen. I have received the blessing/prayer from the local priest to become a catechumen “officially.” So although I know I am on the path, I still don’t feel like I am “in” the Church - only the narthex, so to speak… I have been neck-deep in the spiritual world for several years now, treading water daily - only to realize recently just how much prelest I have suffered from all these years, and how much help I truly need… This summer I had an experience of grace in a Liturgy service. I will not say anymore here… I have since clung to the Church with all my heart. I realize how utterly wrong I’ve been about everything in my “spiritual life” until now. I repent, Father… I know I cannot do it alone anymore. Poetically speaking, I am in the waiting room of the hospital, bleeding out while I wait to be seen. I have waited my whole life for Christ - and can wait a bit longer if I must... But, oh Father, how hard it is! What’s a guy like me to “do,” who is unable to partake in the mysteries for healing and protection? I am not baptized. I am not chrismated. I cannot partake in confession; I do not have a spiritual father. So on and so on. But, boy do I suffer from demonic attacks regularly. (I used to consider myself a ‘gnostic warrior,’ who sought to bring light to darkness - only to see now the luciferian archetype behind all that…) I read/hear about the gifts orthodox Christians have to fight these demons and call upon the saints for intercession. I confess, I feel like utter phony for doing so simply “because” I am not a baptized Orthodox Christian; nor do I want to pervert or distort the teachings of Christ and His Church by thinking I am saved *just because* I am a catechumen now… I do not feel comfortable using the Jesus Prayer without guidance, out of fear of prelest (I have plenty of stories about how I used to “pray,” and how I think it was so much of that which let me fall into the hands of demons. I want nothing to do with self-guided spirituality anymore…). And as one who’s sinned greatly against the feminine, I find great peace and penance in praying to the Mother of God. It seems like I can do that and not feel fraudulent. I will do whatever it takes to get right with Her. She has interceded for me so many times in the past, without me ever knowing until now that it was She who was doing so. I owe so much of my salvation to her help. She, through the Church, revealed Christ to me. But even here, I want to be mindful of my speech; is it prelest to even say such things about the Theotokos here in an extended youtube comment? I mean it… Lord have mercy. Apologies for the ramblings, Father. I could go on and on, but I’m sure you’ve encountered people like myself over the years, so I’ll just leave it all here. Messy as it is. Regarding patience, and being one who suffers daily from onslaughts of spiritual attacks, is it “better” to wait until Lazarus Saturday for baptism? Or should I get baptized as soon as possible? I know these are unfair questions to ask without you having a greater context of my life story. I know, ultimately, Christ will guide, so I do not expect you to wrap this up all nice and pretty with a bow on top. I take the Church so seriously now. I just want to conform myself to what the Church and Christ want of me. But I don’t know what that actually entails… I trust my local priest. He is very busy with the tending parish (essentially single-handedly) and his large family, and I feel “guilty” in demanding too much of him - poor ol’ little me, the thirtysomething spiritual dude who ate too many mushrooms back in the day, who has come out of his delusions, and now just want to let that all go to the pigs and be born again… I have been “mystical” and “hermetic” for a long while. I say that only to say that asceticism and spiritual struggles are nothing new to me, but they ARE entirely recontextualized now in the light of Christ and His Church… Oh, how unguided and unbridled I have been! I am a patient man, and can wait years more if I have to - but oh, Father, it’s been tough! I apologize again for this lengthy and meandering letter. Any word or words you have would be of great appreciation, but not expected. If you could please pray for me, Father. With love, -Jason Hall

[@andrewjoukhadar4758]

make more videos on this subject please , help us defeat the bad

[@shawnpruitt4670]

I have these demons with God they don't come as much as they did I used to be a atheist but I was really interested in religion tried it now I believe through the emotions of what I have been given I've turned my life to God in all his greatness and mercy

[@lionheart5078]

good video.

[@lukespatola1184]

ik ill be freed from the shackles of sinful lust. i just need to trudge through

[@palikariatl]

I am SO glad you publish ebooks! I only purchase ebooks now. I don’t have enough storage for anymore printed books. Ebooks are great in that one can carry around several books on an ereader (especially useful if one travels often for work). With ebooks one can increase the font size for easier reading. So many advantages to ebooks!

[@tutorialchief]

understand your point but how to read when energy goes out for long time!

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

It’s both AND for me, as Father Peter often says!

[@n8g496]

"Works having purity as their goal do not shake off the memory's awareness of blameworthy deeds committed in the past, but they take the grief of the recollection away from our mind. Henceforth it happens that when the recollection passes through our mind, it does so to our advantage" - St. Issac the Syrian

[@heinmolenaar6750]

St issac the syrian was a great saint

[@cabellero1120]

How about healing from those who have sinned Against us...in that way?

[@gregory_bloomfield]

Can someone comment to me what Fathers and books that Fr. Heers mentioned? I couldn’t understand the names he gave.

[@Yakov_EPH-6.12]

Exomologetarion of St. Nikodemus the ladder of divine ascent - St. John Climacus The illness and Cure of the Soul In Orthodox Tradition - Metropolitan Heirotheos Vlachos

[@innocente7795]

I’d recommend the first book he mentioned: Orthodox Spirituality by Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos. It’s available at Ancient Faith or Eighth Day Books or even Amazn

[@gregory_bloomfield]

Thank you!

[@OrthodoxEthos]

Yes…

[@Aikaterini73]

Can you send the link please

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

I hate that I repeat this kind of sin, and it is difficult to admit to it to Jesus every time I go to confession. Lord have mercy

[@OrthodoxEthos]

Perhaps you’re not getting the tools and not receiving the right medicine to not go back to the vomit? Seek out from the Holy Fathers in the Holy Canons and the writings of the ascetics.

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

@@OrthodoxEthos I ordered that book you recommended, Exomologetarion. I know what I have to do, it is just a matter of saying “I obey Christ” to the demons and not letting them have another word with me. The flesh is weak

[@EloSportsTalk]

What was the first book mentioned? I didn't catch it really and don't know how to spell it

[@mrlinguini83]

Exomologetarion: A Manual of Confession by Nicodemus the Hagiorite

[@meg3298]

Hi can you please reference these books in writing because I don't know how to spell the authors names?

[@Ac-ip5hd]

Look at the comment of Gregory Bloomfield below yours, they listed them there. God bless.

[@icxcnika555]

What exactly is meant by fasting for this specific goal ?

[@GimbalLocksOnly]

Through fasting we learn that we CAN control bodily urges. Key word, control. I see fasting as a doorway to subdueing many passions. I was horribly addicted to sexual passions but through fasting I have regained control and I am able to not only abstain from acts, but from thoughts as well.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

Are the Orthodox Christians who fail to overcome sins ever cast out of the church or have communion withheld due to constant relapse?

[@prayunceasingly2029]

@malcolmreynolds1060 that's good to hear

[@gorillasgaminggg301]

I am a young orthodox Christian can't stop lusting and sinning what should i do to stop the sin

[@inotaarto8719]

Pray and speak with a spiritual father. I would love to help but I think that I am not mature enough. I pray you will find strength and peace in Jesus.

[@ducky1016]

@@SimplyGunsinning is not normal to the human nature.. we are not sinful in nature as the protestants may say... lusting after others is infact not natural because it leads to death. (The wages of sin is death)

[@russellhoward3866]

What's the spiritual remedy for denying one's spouse in marriage? I don't know if it's due to our being overly busy, both parents working, or the sorry state of modern marriages (disharmony), but married couples today are probably having less sex than ever before in history. I think that one quarter of them in the US are considered sexless. That can't be a good thing for families.

[@Augass]

I mean, part of it is probably directly dependent on our goals and values. Nobody wants children anymore, but nobody wants nihilism either, and sex without the goal of having children eventually gets old because it has no other meaning to us besides pleasure. Pleasure alone seems to not be enough to keep the world together.

[@russellhoward3866]

@@Augass I don't know what it's like where you're from, but it doesn't seem like that's the case in my area. Then again, I'm forty & from Long Island, NY. Just about everyone I know has kids.

[@LadyMaria]

It can be selfishness, it could also be medical. 🤷‍♀️ It could also be mutual abstention like we do during fasting days and seasons.

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

@@russellhoward3866 there is too much sex everywhere I despise it

[@russellhoward3866]

@@SRBOMBONICA86 There are two possible interpretations to what you commented there, & I'm not sure which you meant.

[@justreal4379]

I am struggling with sexual sin and fornication . ACCORDING TO ST John Christostom you will not inherit heaven 🥺😢 What can be done ?

[@OrthodoxEthos]

Do not despair but fight! We have to struggle with all of our might and humble ourselves, making every use of the means of grace that the Church gives us (Confession, church services, the Jesus Prayer, prostrations, fasting, reading the lives of the saints and the ascetical teachings of the saints, etc.). We must repent and never despair. Even if we have fallen into sin today, now is the time of repentance! Have courage and boldness against the enemy of your soul as a soldier in battle! Live moment by moment, with watchfulness and prayer, so we can immediately detect the enemy’s attacks and respond immediately! In an instant we can lose the battle and in the same instant we can gain the victory!

[@connorthompson1789]

“Self abuse”

[@outoforbit00]

Understand that these sins of lust are animalistic. Nobody wants to be an animal.

[@charbelhaddad6724]

How dangerous a Man can be if he can control sexual desires….

[@charbelhaddad6724]

@@heinmolenaar6750you body will make you attracted on earthly things.. Your soul will take you places none can see and reach…

[@charbelhaddad6724]

@@heinmolenaar6750 i am just saying that he who controls sexual desires is very dangerous

[@LadyMaria]

@@charbelhaddad6724 He who does not control sexual desires is dangerous. That is what leads to r@pe and other deviances.

[@lisabroom819]

Is watching pornography equivalent to infidelity?

[@nick_romeo]

The rosary works too.

[@LadyMaria]

No, prayer rope.

[@stolenlav-97]

Where's my bread though I'm gettong robbed

[@D1sc0rd-]

I’d have life on earth without bread than no life at all

[@stolenlav-97]

What are you saying? Be a slave? I'm no slave

[@stolenlav-97]

Discuss with me cuz rs nobody profiting off me and idc to take any ones work tbh. Unless I give direct credit ain't no lame

[@docm7583]

Who was jesus father???😁😁🤣🤣🤣

[@henrylansing9734]

God the Father

[@heinmolenaar6750]

Joseph

[@henrylansing9734]

@@heinmolenaar6750 Jesus is the uniquely and eternally begotten Son of God, the son of God the Father. Joseph was His foster father.

[@heinmolenaar6750]

@@henrylansing9734 makes it sense to you that Jesus is born to a virgin? Makes it also sense to you jesus rose from the death after he lay 3 days dead in the grave . And jonah can live for 3 days without any problems in the belly of a whale. And jesus was launched to heaven like a rocket on ascension day. And talking blackberry bush and talking snakes make sense to you? Grow up man.

[@henrylansing9734]

@@heinmolenaar6750 Yes, that all makes sense.

[@Mika-El-]

Religious addctions can be as destructive as sexual sins. I would like to see these orthodox monks living in the world, truly celebrating their sexuality, living with people from various faith traditions, working for living. Also, I have yet to see an orthodox monk refraining from taking the life of animsls and eating their temples. Frankly, there is so much missing in these post-nicene churches that has nothing to do with what serious and autonomous researchers have found about original christianity. This doesn't diminish the beauty and purity that also exists in orthodox ranks. But I have also yet to hear on orthodox father openly admitting his tradition is - as everything on earth - faulty and incomplete. That would be a truly great sign a new level of purity have arrived.

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

Where do you meet monks?they are completely isolated in my country as they should be ,they shouldn't concern you ,their purpose in life is different than ours

[@Mika-El-]

@@SRBOMBONICA86 Maybe you are right. I will contemplate your words and see if they change my view.

[@gch8810]

Silence heretic.

[@Mika-El-]

@@gch8810 Sweetheart, hush...