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@IIZCHAOS5 ай бұрын
Ive fallen again 2 times in 3 days . I keep making some progress for a while then slip up. I will attempt a dtrict fast tomorrow and from here out 9n fridays and wensdsys. Please pray for me and i will pray for all of you fellow brothers and sisters who are fighting this passion. May the lord have mercy on us all
@zxultrviolet3705 ай бұрын
Don’t despair or feel extreme guilt, boldy return to God, you can and will conquer this!
@sirius45185 ай бұрын
May Christ empower you, brother!
@Mar-cpt2 ай бұрын
1 day fasts won't affect. Have more than 1 day of fasting consecutively. Preferably a minimal of 3 days consecutive, you'll FEEL it.
@GregoryCampbellSwag5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video very helpful. P*rnography has been my biggest struggle by far. Will be implementing fasting.
@BigRat75 ай бұрын
God be with you my friend ☦️
@bobcobb1585 ай бұрын
You're not alone... it's the struggle of almost every man, especially young men. Keep fighting.
@DoomerDoxy5 ай бұрын
Same dude. I’ve had a 12 year addiction
@ciddoctor69935 ай бұрын
Minimize coffee and caffeine. Add peppercorn, spice or light cardio(half mile grandpa shuffles)
@ICanRideMiBikeWithNoHandleBars5 ай бұрын
I struggled with a pron addiction for 17 years. It was debilitating. I caused harm to all my relationships, especially my marriage. But, by God’s grace I was given strength to overcome this addiction. Glory to God. The temptation of lust will never leave me, but, through God’s grace, I can, have and will overcome. So can you. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us…
@JHGSP5 ай бұрын
When I was protestant, i always struggled with p*rnography severely. I had no help or advice or confession to help me end this passion. Through Jesus' prayer and fasting, which i only found through Orthodoxy, have i been able to fight against my flesh and the temptations of the evil one.
@ifoughtpiranha4 ай бұрын
Interesting thank you. Im protestant as well and I love my church and I love the people there but there’s just something missing especially when it comes to my struggles with sin. I need to find a good Orthodox Church. I watched some of a “Divine Liturgy” which seems to be the regular service and honestly people going up and kissing pictures, priests rings is a bit heavy for me. Is this the same of all orthodox churches?
@dfgurt-rd3ce3 ай бұрын
@ifoughtpiranha I hope you found a nice Orthodox Church to attend! I also came from Protestantism and there were many things that took time for me to get used to. The more you come to the services the more you’ll understand these differences and know why they and the church are so important. As for kissing priests’ rings, I have never heard of that or experienced it myself. We do kiss the priest’s hand when we come to venerate the cross at the end of service. But of course there is no pressure to do anything when you’re only an enquiry. Good luck with your journey to Christ!
@ntskdk26755 ай бұрын
Father Spyridon said something i think will help me a lot,how that voice you hear saying i shouldn't pick up and watch pornography is God's voice and i should listen to it. I prayed for a weapon in this spiritual battle and i was given it. Pray for me Father that i might overcome this passion and use it well.
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
May God keep and help you! Always pay attention to the small still voice that steers you away from ungodliness. I recommend reading the canon or akathist to the guardian Angel. This can also help
@elijahc.brooks34935 ай бұрын
Thank you, Fr. Michael. I’m actually goin’ to confession today. I hate lusting, and I’m spiritually weak due to looking at pornography, too. However, I remember that I should look at a girl with her beauty inside her soul. I don’t just need to look at her physical appearance. I repent to God for my lust… As one of the Saints stated, “Pornography is the Devil’s iconography.” I’m amazed how Christ resisted sexual sin. He is truly the God-man. Lastly, I’m not ashamed to tell you that I’m still a virgin, and I’m 23 years old.
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
God help you dear brother! It’s a hard road, but worth it. Keep your hope on God and all will be well!
@ivanbates63025 ай бұрын
I'm a catechumen and I am in recovery for sexual addiction. Some days I have more grace than others. I have been struggling hard the last few weeks, but am still sexually sober. Thank you father for this video. I NEED to fast. Less food, more cold showers, more jesus prayer. It's time to take up the daily cross in our saviors name. Thank you!
@GALA895 ай бұрын
Crazy timing, i just failed to lust and was wondering how to get out of this, thank you father Mikhail
@ohdarlin145 ай бұрын
Every time I give into the passion of lust I can't stop thinking "p*rnography is the devil's iconography" over and over again. Yet, I still seem to ignore it. Remember that lust is hard for women too, we are not alone in this struggle!
@imtaylornoel2 ай бұрын
I am also a woman struggling with lust 🙏🏻
@adn80995 ай бұрын
I didn't watch the video yet but honestly the biggest thing for me, other than prayer and fasting, was just staying busy and productive. Working out, honing skills for hobbies, doing work around the house, etc. Boredom was my biggest trigger.
@thekatarnalchemistАй бұрын
I find exercise and prostrations help in the moment. The former burns off energy, and the latter reinforces humility.
@gasodemik5 ай бұрын
Hope you are doing well Father
@UnbreakingOrthodox5 ай бұрын
Father bless, I hope you are well today
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Glory to God I am well! Hope you’re doing good too!
@UnbreakingOrthodox5 ай бұрын
@@living_orthodox wonderful to hear! I am doing well too, a little under the weather but if God wills it I will recover
@asheraumack-raner35 ай бұрын
Brothers, wake up, living orthodox just posted a new video
@jp28615 ай бұрын
CHRIST IS RISEN! ☦️ Thank you Father!
@twaho5 ай бұрын
Ensure if you do fast, especially strict prolong fasts, that afterward, you don't have a period of indulgence because not only will you not recieve the spiritual benefits, but you will fall into a period of turmoil, developing a worse case of gluttony. I wish Id studied the words of St. John Cassians, The institutes (Book 5, Ch9) before hand like I was instructed to by my spiritual father 😫
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Great comment! Yes, asceticism is very much related to repentance. One mustn’t return to their old ways, or else the devil will have a greater snare to bind them with
@Orthosouthafrica5 ай бұрын
Hristos Anesti! Thank you for this video Fr. Michael. It's very informative and useful, especially during this month where the secular world is engulfed by the passions(Lust, Pride, Gluttony). We are truly blessed.
@Iridium.5 ай бұрын
The struggle with this is incredible .This demon of lust has such enormous power :( .I can go for long periods of times without any , but then ..stress and other factors just gets me at some point.
@dnnnnnnnnnng2 ай бұрын
sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@drewstinson39015 ай бұрын
With much toil and struggle (including regular Confession) certain things about this passion are no longer as prevalent, thank God. However, for me it has now resorted to either anger or resentment toward the person causing the temptation, so now the focus is on purifying myself of those passions as well. Stay strong, brothers and sisters. Certain parts get easier but there is always work to be done.
@_cobson_5 ай бұрын
Great video, I feel reinvigorated to get back to my prayer rule and fast. Thanks Father
@jaaaa3645 ай бұрын
Love your videos, from a Roman Catholic brother in Christ, God Bless you and your ministry Father.
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I hope they help
@Mar-cpt2 ай бұрын
1 day fasts won't affect. Have more than 1 day of fasting consecutively. Preferably a minimal of 3 days consecutive, you'll FEEL it.
@airgin3000Ай бұрын
CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE NAME OF THAT GREAT CHANT MUSIC HE HAS IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS VIDEO?
@Generic_username1115 ай бұрын
Father, thank you for your awesome videos, excellent edification and proper instruction in Orthodoxy. God bless you!
@yellowballoon414322 күн бұрын
Nice, the difference between fasting and dieting is prayer.
@MattigityIsBombigityАй бұрын
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ. I see some comments relating to what I'm experiencing as well in regards to lust and adultery. It's seriously is an issue I'm struggling with, please pray for me.
@icxcnika93995 ай бұрын
Intro music? Any idea what the title is??
@miketacos90345 ай бұрын
Look up “For his mercy endures forever” Psalm 135 in Greek, with translation” ☦️
@flemishgiantrabbitlove28695 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video my ship is filtering in the waves lust takes me and I beg of you make more content like this to help me and others like me God bless you all ☦️
@georgebashour43335 ай бұрын
Glory to God. I have and still do struggle with p*rnography. Even after a long time away from it and being clean the temptation is really a difficult battle. I pray to all the warriors on this front.
@Liberandum_5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for giving actual applicable advice to people like me who struggle with homosexual temptations. No advice ive ever seen has worked, and most videos about homosexual temptation just feels like a criticism of telling us we're wrong. Like i know im wrong, i just dont know how to stop, its like everyone telling a fat person hes fat, but youre actually giving dietary advice.
@NMemone5 ай бұрын
Have you ever checked out the Sons of Saint Joseph site? I don't know if it has much practical advice, but the Orthodox convert behind it writes some really deep essays about living as a Christian man with SSA, and examining the disrupted relationship to masculinity that he feels led him to live as a g ay man for most of his early life. He was ab us ed by a Catholic priest so he can get pretty vitriolic about that Church sometimes, but overall he is a profound and thoughtful writer.
@Liberandum_5 ай бұрын
@@NMemone thank you so much, I'm going to look at it right now. I'd never heard of this before, but this is exactly my type of thing. Update: I read quite a bit from his blog and I have to say, it actually did give some practical advice. On top of this I enjoy his writing style and everything. A part he discussed about fetishizing daddy made soooo much sense it makes me feel stupid for not realizing it sooner. Its kind of making me understand why I want to do some of the things I do. I wasn't taken care of, therefore I want someone who will take care of me, which is the guy role in the way that I mean it. Thanks again so much, I'm going to keep up with his blog, and read previous stuff from now on.
@Gesu_Re_dei_re5 ай бұрын
The spirit of lust in these days is very strong
@DonRA335 ай бұрын
Christ has risen. Thank you for this ☦️
@stevenrichardson46595 ай бұрын
Very good video Fr Mikhail. God bless you and your family.😊☦️
@Pink_Petals12 ай бұрын
Thank you Father
@triggered85565 ай бұрын
The Ladder of Divine Ascent is one of my favorite icons.
@highoctanehummus65645 ай бұрын
Christ is risen. Thank you father.
@godmakesnew5 ай бұрын
I agree with this. Fasting helps!
@rafecolii5 ай бұрын
I needed to watch this twice.
@Christisrisen375 ай бұрын
Abstinence from porn and masturbation for at least 28 days made me more confident, closer to God, I had better skin and hair, and having fruitful conversations with women became easier.
@davidniedjaco98695 ай бұрын
FATHER BLESS: Father Mikhail..I don't know if my first post went through..apologies if it did and this is a repeat question..it seems as if many times comments that I post dont actually get posted, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them..I think you said in the beginning of this video that sex wasn't part of our nature, prefall..if that's the case, then how could there be a furtherance of the human race? Thank you and God bless Mary protect ☦ ☦ ☦
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
God bless! First time I saw this question. The holy fathers hold to the belief that reproduction would have occurred differently. Death and sin hadn’t entered the world yet.
@UrsusPolaris015 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@RooftopAsians5 ай бұрын
I feel like home in orthodox here
@Stephen-uz8dm5 ай бұрын
It might be pertinent to add that this is all assuming that one is asking God for forgiveness and strength of course. Some people, especially non-orthodox, might misinterpret this sound and patristic advice if this basic prerequisite isn't spelled out for them.
@ruthimegi55565 ай бұрын
This is such a good video. I’ll be saving it and watching it over till this is engrained in my mind
@Ryzen_foc5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, it is really helpful. Hope you are doing well
@nepsis335 ай бұрын
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@WayneKDT5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this father.
@manwe2545 ай бұрын
I know this doesn't have any relevance to the topic of lust, but I am wondering about Orthodox Churches near me and I don't know if some of them are canonical or not. To be precise there is a Russian Orthodox Church near me but on Orthodoxy in America it says it is also Moscow Church. I just don't want to join an Orthodox Church and then realize it is schismatic and non-canonical as I have no discernment. May God give you more blessings Father Михаил.
@starstray43265 ай бұрын
Go to their website if they have one and see if they are apart of ROCOR
@florida52365 ай бұрын
See if they say who their bishop, metropolitan, and diocese they are under on the website.
@LadyMaria5 ай бұрын
If they're under the MP, or ROCOR, or OCA they're canonical.
@pschmidt64026 күн бұрын
What were the books he recommended at 8:28? The Rudder and the exo something?
@Kalumubotia5 ай бұрын
Thank you father, many people struggle with lust, masturbation and pornography. I think this is a good video for us that fight against these passions (Corrected myself instead of videos I meant passions)
@sakellarioudimitris74395 ай бұрын
I saw myself with your holy words,father. Thank you so much and know that Christ is Risen. About the eating part: A hieromonk named fr Andronicus told me something that his elder told him about gluttony. I am a slave to food, unfortunately,and there's not a single hour where I would not be hungry. Now what fr Andronicus' elder said is the following(to which my spiritual father agrees to): Eat,but stop at the point where you feel full! Supposedly, he was referring to my weakness, so he has softened my passion. Is that an Orthodox answer? Also,I have lustful dreams that strive me to masturbation......
@dnnnnnnnnnng2 ай бұрын
yes but as single man..who..has urges its so difficult to not mas.... and how do we even stop even by avoiding lust/entertain it the idea it still hounds you..I even tried fasting and so..its hard..like most men on here...we can go so good and long then boom slip up and then feel guilty or ashamed its a battle.
@wisehiguys1085 ай бұрын
It's hard being a single orthodox greek male.
@OrthoLou5 ай бұрын
I am not trying to be argumentative.. but if the average laypeople who are married are not to have sex on either Saturday or Sunday, plus the fasting days, which limits Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday as sort of "sex days," wouldn't that kind of interfere with romance and spontaneity, especially for the younger couples? Would this not be kind of legalistic? I've heard of abstaining on fast days, especially during great Lent, and I've heard the NIGHT before receiving communion, but not AFTER receiving it. We're not to eat or drink before communion, but we always eat breakfast right after liturgy, so why would sex be prohibited..? This makes all 3 weekend days, the only days when the average working people are off, completely off limits, and again just makes the entire thing sound kind of technical and legalistic. I am single right now, but didn't Paul say that marriage is supposed to help men satiate these passions in a non-sinful way? I imagine laying next to a woman every night, but having such limitations would only make this worse for me, and the average younger man with a strong drive... As I said, I'm not trying to be argumentative, I just genuinely have these concerns. Thank you for all that you do and these helpful videos for new converts and catechumens like myself!
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Why do you think I even put on screen “talk to your priest”. As a married man I can tell you that it doesn’t interfere with anything. Not everyone can do this right away. But it’s best to get a blessing for relaxation of the rule rather than abandoning it. Passions love to hide to as virtues.
@OrthoLou5 ай бұрын
@living_orthodox Of course, I will speak with my priest about this if and when I ever get married. I just thought I would bring these concerns up in this video touching on these particular issues and possibly get your thoughts. Thank you for your response.
@OrthoLou5 ай бұрын
@living_orthodox also, I mainly just listen to the audio of your videos and most podcasts since I listen to them while at my manual labor job. So I didn't really see what was on screen.
@starstray43265 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Thedude4723...5 ай бұрын
I dont make enough to start a family. So marriage seems far off to me. The only alternative is complete celibacy which also seems almost impossible. But i must do it. At least till i find a career an a wife. All seems like a pipe dream. I am full of despair.
@nickybats57365 ай бұрын
Greatest Intros ever
@stavros93005 ай бұрын
Father, what do I do if I dont have any orthodox priests or churches in my country?
@whisperdeath5 ай бұрын
Father, when does looking becomes lust? Can you explain this maybe in a future video.? God bless you and your family!
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Great question! Yes I can
@abalint80975 ай бұрын
How oh how then it says “multiply and subdued the earth” before the fall?
@Bradford.C.Wallsbury5 ай бұрын
Great video Mikhail - I just ask, you mentioned Adam and Eve would have lived like brother and sister, and there was no sex before the fall- but doesn't God tell them to go forth and multiply?- wouldn't this involve reproduction? Sorry if i have misunderstood! God bless
@1234kingconanАй бұрын
Why are so many priests extremely overweight though? If they’re fasting as well?
@living_orthodox22 күн бұрын
Why are you still judging? Why are you still sinning? Don’t you know better? Sit and ponder this reply and then apply the answers you would give to yourself to them. Then you’ll start to think like a Christian and learn how to apply mercy those who are struggling like you.
@WolvesBaseballNine5 ай бұрын
Father Micheal, I am not yet a cathecumen but wish to convert but am a slave to corn and self abuse addiction. What should i do?
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
First thing is to start rejecting comfort. Set a routine and keep to it. Maybe try doing four prostrations a day to start. Cross yourself before going online, and be watchful for whatever might set you off. Instead of acting on the itch, prolong giving in. Take a cold shower, go for a walk, read the gospel and pray the Jesus prayer with all your heart until the temptation breaks
@WolvesBaseballNine5 ай бұрын
@@living_orthodox Ty for answering so quickly, Father. I have been visiting a Parish near me(albeit infrequently) and have spoken to the Priest there about this. He has given me a Prayer rule, but not really a pennance or fasting rule. From what I keep reading and watching and from my own experience, fasting does help a lot. Should I ask my parish priest about this? For his blessing and a more stricter fast?
@bmgaming09815 ай бұрын
@living_orthodox Can u please help because my pertens wont let me go without food completely but also If its the best way to leter the temptation of lust than i need to Do u kown what to do
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
You don’t have to go without food completely. Just eat what you need and nothing in excess. I would recommend avoiding things like red meat as this can excite the passions according various saints.
@bmgaming09815 ай бұрын
@@living_orthodox Thank you Father Is ture i need the blessing of a prist before fasting
@Kalumubotia5 ай бұрын
@@living_orthodoxDo you mean red meat in general father?
@youngcolt53053 ай бұрын
Does the Church have any solution for gay men? Those who don't experience sexual attraction to women?
@living_orthodox3 ай бұрын
Yes. However, time and healing are needed. Have you heard of Father Seraphim Rose? Many of us regard him as a saint. He wrote many great books on the faith and, he also repented of his homosexuality
@RustyMuffin965 ай бұрын
Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Hebrews 13:4 Are you trying to say there's things a man and a women cannot do in the marriage bed?
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Yep. We shouldn’t engage in disordered acts. Don’t use parts of the body for things they’re not meant for.
@RustyMuffin965 ай бұрын
@@living_orthodox what about kissing your spouse? wouldn't that be an unlawful act then.
@acekoala4575 ай бұрын
@@RustyMuffin96 No words. Please speak to a Priest or a Married Deacon.
@RustyMuffin965 ай бұрын
@@acekoala457 he said i can do what ever I want with my wife, the marriage bed is undefiled
@living_orthodox5 ай бұрын
Then he needs to read the canons. Don’t be like a Talmudic Jew who looks to get around the law of God through deception of oneself and others.
@LouiseIngram-hd5yc5 ай бұрын
I think those who can’t over come lust will suffer in the long term , be it disease or loss of family . Never mind.