"From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.” (Mark 7: 21 - 23)."
Ultimately we can't blame the devil, upbringing, or society for the corruption in us. Our Lord tells us sin comes from our hearts. This is not bad news because it means it is within us. It is not beyond us. We are not puppets but humans created with the power to make decisions. We can do something about the perverse situation of our hearts. Moreso, God is at work in us to make us ever willing and able. When impure thoughts rise in our hearts let's call on the name of Jesus, every knee bows at that name. As often as we invoke that name every stronghold of evil in our hearts will give way.
🙇♀A pure heart create for me O God, put a steadfast spirit within me.
so true thank you Father! I am studying St Ignatius "Discernment of Spirits" (how to tell spirit of desolation from consolation) and during times of desolation SO important for me not to "start analysing, changing good activities BUT to , as you say, call on the name of Jesus!! and not make any changes during a period of desolation
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