Want to Get Serious About Defeating Lust?

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@Stan_Castan 4 ай бұрын

I'm so ashamed of myself and this passion is so difficult to defeat pray for me

@MagnusMol 4 ай бұрын

I’ll pray for you,what’s your name. And if you have time please pray for me as well

@Stan_Castan 4 ай бұрын

@@MagnusMol David, what's yours?

@MagnusMol 4 ай бұрын

@@Stan_Castan it’s Magnus

@ianalan4367 4 ай бұрын

I am the chief of sinners and lust is one of my temptations. You are both in my prayers!

@MagnusMol 4 ай бұрын

@@ianalan4367 and your name is Ian?

@ianalan4367 4 ай бұрын

“Lust is a poor, weak, whimpering, whispering thing compared with that richness and energy of desire which will arise when lust has been killed.” -C.S. Lewis (The Great Divorce)

@SeVeN-yd2tq 4 ай бұрын

“We have within us deeply rooted weaknesses, passions, and defects. This can not all be cut out with one sharp motion, but patience, persistence, care and attention. The path leading to perfection is long. Pray to God so that he will strengthen you. Patiently accept your falls and, having stood up, immediately run to God, not remaining in that place where you have fallen. Do not despair if you keep falling into your old sins. Many of them are strong because they have received the force of habit. Only with the passage of time and with fervor will they be conquered. Don’t let anything deprive you of hope.” - St. Nectarios of Aegina

@bryansmith7758 4 ай бұрын

it's true, but modern lust(since Lewis wrote it)is much more dark, despairing, violent, hopeless, and cruel. demonic too.

@tonysabell7737 4 ай бұрын

This priest doesn't pussyfoot around--he's right--he is spot on in his admonitions and his advice: the lower life must be utterly crucified if we are to be freed from the vice of lust which is a sure road to death. The question is will we do it--not can we do it. Christ wouldn't have advised it if we couldn't do it.

@FoundSheep-AN 4 ай бұрын

Saint Paul said if you burn with passion, it’s best to marry!!!

@triscat 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m a chronic recovering alcoholic and the struggle with lust is far more difficult to battle. So much more shame surrounding it.

@JulienBoeker 4 ай бұрын

same for me.

@triscat 4 ай бұрын

@@byzantinephilosopher No. A bizarre statement by you, to be sure.

@qxa7878 4 ай бұрын

We will win this battle my brother. Im a porn addict in recovery. I will pray for you.

@sharkaspree8148 4 ай бұрын

I'm writing this as much for myself as for anyone else who needs to hear it, so its mainly my understanding of these things. The guilt of wilful sin weighs so heavily on us that sometimes we wonder if we could even dare to look God in the face and ask Him for forgiveness, but imagine how much more hurtful it must be for God to see us sin and then watch us believe we are not worth forgiveness. Guilt is crushing and may feel like a burden, but its really the weight of the Holy Spirit holding us down and making us remember God, making us feel how we should for choosing our own way, especially when we know we shouldn't. I'm grateful for my guilt in as far as I cause myself to feel it by sinning, because I know God is still with me; calling me back and upwards to the place where He has always wanted to see me. And at that stage it might be tempting to wallow in guilt as though that's what the guilt is for, but its an alarm in your soul telling you that you've done something you need to be forgiven for. As far as I can tell, asking for forgiveness, especially when you feel you don't deserve it is one of the best things you can do in these sort of situations. We never deserved Gods Grace, and still got it, and so how much more pain do we feel when we push away that gift in favour of some sin or another. But feeling the weight of your sin is perhaps the first and most important stage of your repentance, because as long as you feel you have some need to improve and resist sin, you're still aiming at the goal of perfection. You will never achieve perfection on your own, and you'll not achieve it on Earth, only Jesus was perfect on Earth, but continuing upwards is as important as anything, and the way there is first realising how far you need to climb. I heard that one of the Saint's said that praying every prayer as though it could be your last was central to putting your whole mind and soul behind what you pray, and I think that's true. Even if you feel like you're only paying lipservice to God because you sin so readily, don't let the Devil use the guilt of your sin to stop you from trying to return to God truly. Think of how many times even a stumbling and stuttering apology would have made you feel better than when people just leave a situation unresolved. I'm sure that asking for forgiveness without feeling the need for forgiveness will achieve nothing, but as long as you feel guilt, God is still pushing you to recognize that you're worth his forgiveness, and that you need forgiveness; so if you're here with me and feel like you're wicked and a sinner, you're probably right, and that's the good news; the Spirit of God won't let you return to the animalistic and sinful person you were before, because at the very least His wisdom is in you now, and He does Love you, enough to stay with you through your sinful days. Please, when you Pray think of the people here and realise how many more people are where you are now, were all sinners and we all need help. God bless you all

@nickdavila94 4 ай бұрын

Ask for intercession from Saints like Moses the Ethiopian, Mary of Egypt, and Joseph the Hesychast. This is a real war and these Saints are like fierce Generals that can lead us in the battle. Read their life stories. Lord Jesus Christ through the intercession of your Holy Mother and all the Saints have mercy on us! Amen!

@DanielBryan3221 4 ай бұрын

A million time Amen, brother.

@Strongtower 4 ай бұрын

How do you do this? Do you just pray "St Mary of Egypt, pray for me for..."?

@nickdavila94 4 ай бұрын

Read her life story or you can look it up right here on KZbin. She was completely in the grasp of demonic powers and willingly. Ancient Faith has a Canon available to St Mary of Egypt. As always discuss this with you spiritual father or confessor. Sometimes I simply ask for her to help me in the same way someone desperate for help asks for a friend to help us. "Saint Mary you know the darkness I am living in please intercede on my behalf before the Lord our God!" If you read her story she understands us completely and will surely pray for us with fervor.

@TherealTenmanI 4 ай бұрын

As much as hail mary's led me to being saved, beware idolatry. Those people of history are not the saviour. Be saved however you need, as God wills it. But beware none the less. Praise God and Glory to Christ.

@IsaiahINRI 4 ай бұрын

@@Strongtowerusually just at the end of your prayer say "such and such pray for us"

@xnihilo64 3 ай бұрын

I don't watch porn or participate in any social media. What I'm plagued with is memories of many past affairs that continually play over in my mind. I constantly pray for deliverance.

@veehope2702 4 ай бұрын

He who loves his life loses it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

@youcantbeatk7006 4 ай бұрын

This is literally a suicidal mentality. Did God really give us this life for us to hate it and refuse to enjoy it for any reason at all with no other hope, but for it to end so we can move on to something better? Sounds like Gnostic heresy to me.

@qxa7878 4 ай бұрын

Im struggling against lust and porn addiction. Pray for me.

@adammartin8026 3 ай бұрын

4 weeks into attending an Orthadox church I got rid of social media and it’s been the best thing for me both mentally and emotionally but just like you said, so many triggers are just gone from my life and it, along with the grace of God has helped me to finally gain control of that “fire”. Glory to God ☦️

@luminis-novum 4 ай бұрын

The scary thing is that I question the sympathy the Jesus has for mans plights about lust, and even allows sexual temptation to test mans fear of him. Thats what gets me. If you feared God, you would resist this sin unto the shedding of blood. But I dont. Many others dont. And that is terrifying to me.

@AncientFaithMinistries 4 ай бұрын

Lust is a powerful vice. Lord have mercy.

@respectkindness-oj6xz 4 ай бұрын

@@AncientFaithMinistriesgroomers in society

@respectkindness-oj6xz 4 ай бұрын

@@AncientFaithMinistriesif you will not stop calling prude those who are repulsed, appalled, disgusted and consider it painful this insanity will not stop. you shamed people for not doing that. lust is mentally induced, not a physiological need, we are not dying in absence of sexual activity.

@AncientFaithMinistries 4 ай бұрын

@@respectkindness-oj6xz What are you referring to?

@respectkindness-oj6xz 4 ай бұрын

@@AncientFaithMinistries people ridiculed and shamed those who maintained their virginity, especially those who chose to have a monastic mentality

@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS 4 ай бұрын

✝️CHRIST IS RISEN ☀️ ❤💪👩‍❤️‍👨🙏✝ GOD BE WITH US AGAINST EVIL AND TEMPTATIONS ✝🙏⛪️💍🕊

@rileyp1419 4 ай бұрын

I work at a commercial gym in Scottsdale, Az. I’m practically surrounded by women in their underwear, the struggle is real.

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

Quit/change gyms. One with a proper dress code (if you can).

@elendil354 4 ай бұрын

Love destroys lust. You can not lust after someone you love, since love is to will the good of the other. Avoiding temptations is good but real victory can only come when your truly love.

@FoundSheep-AN 4 ай бұрын

What??? A husband and a wife love each other and their biological passion for each other is blessed by God

@elendil354 4 ай бұрын

@@FoundSheep-AN Lust is a sin. Passion is not lust. You should love your wife not lust after her.

@pasalasaga 4 ай бұрын

It's so weird, because I know what I need and want. But a little trigger makes me lose my self. I wish God made everyone either ugly or beautiful. It's tiring.

@albertito77 4 ай бұрын

Please pray for me. I'm wretched

@marcokite 4 ай бұрын

You're not alone.

@PeterMcKeever-g3j 4 ай бұрын

Antiques. Thank you. You confirmed what I thought. I must stop it.

@cmartsolf 4 ай бұрын

Everyone in the world needs to hear a message like this. I have a question though, what if it’s our gift and path to work in an industry like music, film, television etc.? That would require great study and dedication to the craft, and up to date with the most modern content. Is it possible to live and work in the world but not of the world? I guess I’m asking if we should sacrifice even our skills to purify ourselves of the passions. Thanks

@AncientFaithMinistries 4 ай бұрын

Hi, that is an excellent question. I will email this to Fr. Evan and he'll answer it on an upcoming show, I'm not sure if it will be this Sunday but he will get to it.

@FoundSheep-AN 4 ай бұрын

Try to work for Christians media. So you work with values more related to you

@DanielBryan3221 4 ай бұрын

Father, I am so thankful for this amazing content. I really needed to hear this. I've saved it and took notes. Pray for me so I may do them as well.

@Varelinski 4 ай бұрын

VERY tough truth, father. Very, very tough...

@Trivdgun- 4 ай бұрын

Isaiah 29:13 - Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Matthew 15:11 - Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Proverbs 4:23 - Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 18:21 - Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Psalms 34:13 - Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Luke 11:41 - But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

@huveja9799 4 ай бұрын

I'm currently reading "The Apocalypse of Saint John A Revelation of Love and Power" from father Lawrence Farley (Orthodox Bible Study Companion Series). I really recommend it. It explain why the surge in lust ..

@IndianaJonesTDH 4 ай бұрын

A good suggestion is go to your wifi router and block those sites remove yourself from it It puts a barrier, 2nd detox from technology remove yourself from technology. Ask for the graces and learn chasity fortitude temperance Fasting and prayer is key Ask St Katherine of Alexandria and St Mary of Egypt to pray for you In times of temptation call apon the lord and ssk for the Saints Intersession Say the Jesus Prayer fill your thoughts will pure thoughts

@SangAcquiescentFroid 4 ай бұрын

Very good points, Fr., and I feel like I need to return to this video from time to time. Sometimes, and I know it's the devil just trying to get into my head, but I end up despairing that there's nothing I can watch, read, listen to etc... because promiscuity and agendas are everywhere in American entertainment. Even in kids' shows these days. And I suspect that the fact that our society is very isolated and individualized does not help this particular struggle either.

@orchardhouse9241 2 ай бұрын

As an Orthodox girl, how can I have intimacy and not be lustful? I am a survivor of sexual assault, which was my first experience of intimacy. I’m trying to heal and I want to have safe, fulfilling intimacy someday. I want someone to hold me, who sees that I have value as a person aside from being sexually attractive, and who will stop and not touch me when I ask. I hate that there was someone who thought that they could use me for their own twisted pleasure. I was not made or meant to be used like this!

@7thsky585 22 күн бұрын

Finding the right spouse requires prayer and adherence to God’s will, as well as a little bit of work on our end identifying Christ-like behavior in others and taking “red flags” seriously. People who respect boundaries will be courteous, selfless, and you will notice that they have a close relationship with the Church. Patience is key - it’s better to be with nobody than to be with somebody abusive or not for you. Trust in God, ask Him in prayer, and He will give you what you need. I’m sorry you went through that, be sure to take the time you need to heal before going into a commuted relationship. From a fellow orthodox Christian, wishing you the best.

@normadaly7506 4 ай бұрын

Thank u father for fighting on and being faithful. It's tough I'm sure. Thank God for giving u grace. Every crumb counts..... Even if we've only one crumb, share it I'm new orthodox , less than year. But I'd been fasting and meditating on scriptures over last 13 years coz I was in long term psych care and discharged 9 years ago...... I was desparate....so kept at it... Cut out film, TV, worldly music too, i had scrambled eggs of mind so I had no choice Started using prayer book 18 mths ago..... And very regular canon to our Lady. She surprised last year on my road to lust and stopped me. ( it wasn't a clear vision, just an impression in my heart). I have grace since to, on that first image, quench it immediately But of course I've other issues I'm struggling with. God help all

@yuminhung7 4 ай бұрын

I wear glasses to see and read and drive so uh me without my glasses I have very bad blurry visions but however I understood to be careful of certain things and such.

@LL-bl8hd 4 ай бұрын

So if we are supposed to get rid of all social media and video, should we stop watching this channel?

@AncientFaithMinistries 4 ай бұрын

Please fast under the direction of your spiritual father, but yes if a complete fast from KZbin is what's needed to defeat lust then that is what is needed. Your viewership is appreciated of course but do what you need to do.

@joshuamkk 4 ай бұрын

it’s so tough man

@FoundSheep-AN 4 ай бұрын

Why don’t men who are Christian and “burn with passion” why don’t they simply marry ??? That’s what Paul said. You can’t defeat passion as a young man, the solution is already there, just marry!!! It won’t be a sin

@PeterMcKeever-g3j 4 ай бұрын

Being a collector, is that lust?

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

Collector of what? Actually, it doesn't really matter. What exactly does collecting change in your life? Do you gain anything from collecting? When you think about it, it's all just meaningless hunks of plastic/glass/metal/paper. It's a distraction from what's actually important: relationships with God and people. I'd say it's greed, not lust. I see lust the same as an obsession (not necessarily sexual). You can lust for power, money, sex, "collections". Lusting is when you completely and willingly focus your thoughts and energy on attaining a selfish goal. Like when a drug addict can't think of anything else except how to get their next hit.

@DukeWhite 4 ай бұрын

Do you believe a global flood and Noah's Ark are things that actually happened?

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

They did happen and there's plenty of evidence they happened. They've even found archeological remnants of a structure that matches the exact size and shape of Noah's ark in the same region where it was said to have landed. Although "global" might be a strong word since land was eventually found. People didn't consider that the earth was a globe back then. What they meant by global might have meant something more like "known world".

@thepowerfulpractice 2 ай бұрын

In 1950 there were 56000 monthly playboy subscribers. Now there are 80,000 hits every minute on pornhub

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

So live like a monk, separated from society completely. I would if my family didn't depend on me.

@youcantbeatk7006 4 ай бұрын

This is shit advice. Monks are meant to be monks. Laity are meant to be laity.

@FoundSheep-AN 4 ай бұрын

If you have a wife what’s your problem? You already have your solution to not burn with passion

@Kuroyami0Fukaikuro 4 ай бұрын

I don't remember where I heard it from, but I once heard that "The way we sin informs us of what is missing in our lives." For example, someone who is prideful is missing the kind of safe environments where they can allow themselves to be humble without being attacked; someone who is envious is lacking in some sort of internal character, leaving them incomplete. As people who suffer the sin of lust, we must therefore strive to find more meaningful love in genuine relationships with the people around us - this, I think, will go a long way to helping us overcome this sin.

@nickkerinklio8239 4 ай бұрын

Of course if we were in an environment where our passions could never be inflamed, we would never struggle with these sins, but without these temptations we cannot be saved. A rich man who gives away his money and possessions is greater than a poor man who never had any. I disagree that we should have these relationships first as a way of defeating lust. I think we need to gain control over it BEFORE we can have meaningful relationships. May God have mercy on the whole world if Orthodox Christians start getting married before overcoming lust.

@Kuroyami0Fukaikuro 4 ай бұрын

@@nickkerinklio8239 So are people supposed to just live in total isolation if they can't defeat their lust? I never suggested jumping into a romantic relationship while still suffering from lust - that wouldn't help anyone. I said people need to find meaningful love and genuine relationships with other people, and there's more to love than just Eros. Developing a better relationship with your family and forging meaningful, lifelong friendships are all forms of love, and the point I'm making is that developing these close relationships is a good way to help one's self escape the trap of lust.

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

@@Kuroyami0Fukaikuro lust isn't just lust. It's an addiction. A drug addict will always seek their next hit even if their life is "perfect".

@Kuroyami0Fukaikuro 4 ай бұрын

@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 I'm well aware of the addictive nature lust. And just like with drug addiction, having meaningful relationships with friends and family goes a long way to assisting in recovery.

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

@@Kuroyami0Fukaikuro They can assist, but they are not a cure.

@youcantbeatk7006 4 ай бұрын

So we're just not allowed to enjoy anything at all, not even food, drinks, wholesome entertainment, socialization, anything? Got it. This will definitely help me and won't plunge me further into a sinful state of despair and violence against myself. Edit: I wrote this comment seconds after he said not to wear glasses. Get real. I can't believe people buy this.

@AncientFaithMinistries 4 ай бұрын

Was he saying that you can never enjoy food, drink or entertainment again in your life? Or was he saying that to get over the sickness of lust it can be helpful to deprive yourself temporarily until you begin to improve?

@mosescola4174 4 ай бұрын

Passion needs to be redirected into something productive and professional. The catholic priests and Shaolin monks have transcended and risen above earthly pleasures, we all should study under people whom have overcame such things.

@t8br00k36 4 ай бұрын

No thanks.

@dangalloway9664 4 ай бұрын

Don't want to lust? Don't wear glasses. What?

@Pelicans247 4 ай бұрын

This was one solution, seems perfectly reasonable to me. More important is the social media aspect and media generally. It’s about putting barriers between us and the sin, that simple. I hope that this isn’t one that afflicts you but speaking for those of us who have struggled and now have some semblance of freedom, this is what is required to reprogram after a lifetime of being inundated with grotesque imagery everywhere we turn. It is a temporary measure. Pornography and lust generally has done me more harm than heroin addiction, and I’ve met others who wholeheartedly agree and will say removing this from their life has been the most substantial change they have made

@themonsterunderyourbed9408 4 ай бұрын

@@Pelicans247 I'd argue feminism has done more harm than pornography... But yes. Pornography is pretty bad. I could still perform sexually even when addicted to porn, but I couldn't perform at all when I was still under feminist conditioning. Many relationships were ruined because of it.

@youcantbeatk7006 4 ай бұрын

@@Pelicans247 Orthodox brainrot is real.

@Pelicans247 4 ай бұрын

@@youcantbeatk7006 Offering solutions and tools for struggling people = Orthodox brainrot

@billybobwombat2231 4 ай бұрын

Dont wear glasses 😂😂, get real mate 😂😂

@youcantbeatk7006 4 ай бұрын

I literally paused the video seconds before he said that to read the comments. I thought the video was stupid before then, but wow. I can't believe people eat this shit up.

@billybobwombat2231 4 ай бұрын

@@youcantbeatk7006 I can, so many people are just ...well, dumb