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Seen as non-Christian, this is how I see a Christian going in step with the time. It's not 'your boys' who are to get patrons, but your present and future work.
Yes father I am also confused by your call for donations... why is it phrased "help feed my boys" if we are true believers in christ “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?"
lust is likened to an actual virus even if you are a torch bearer the society is infected and demonic entities travel through the slightest defilement some times as a christian you have to apply some sharia type ablution wash your hands and face and feet often because there are examples were jesus was touched by a women who had a bleeding condition the light left him if this can effect jesus then it can effected you
I’m so glad I’ve found this man. I’m not orthodox but maybe I will be one day. I’m 30 and it’s good seeing younger men of God like Father Moses relate to the current generation
You're fighting your natural drive as a human being, of course you're never going to "beat" it. Look at all the priests who get caught with kids man, they suppress their sexual desires and can't marry and all it does is make them even thirstier and warps their sexuality. Sobriety is not aligned with our existence. Cutting things out that we desire is not natural. See the world and humans for what they are. Stop guilt tripping yourself for fulfilling sexual urges. I'm not saying its a good idea to have sex or watch porn all the time, but a balanced life of productivity vs pleasure is what we all should strive for. Its so hurtful to yourself to ignore your natural desires, so unnatural, all based on a book that contradicts itself constantly, that has blatant false statements that make no sense like the Earth was created before the sun, or that humans are only 6000 years old. These are objectively false and easily debunked. How about how the Bible says certain fabrics can't be worn, should that law be respected? Its all a joke man, for humans who cannot accept how hard existence is and need a reason for all the suffering, or a reason to make it worth it. If there is a God I don't think the Bible is a 1:1 representation of their will. Its been edited and curated by so many fallible humans. Its crazy people take it so literally, and yet ignore so much of it at the same time too. The hard truth is nobody can be anything but agnostic and live their life with as much practical knowledge as possible. To see humans and the world for what they are here and now, and try to live a balanced life as best as possible. Stop beating yourself up with shame and guilt. Its such an unhealthy thing religion fosters in people man its all BS! WAKE UP AND SEE THE WORLD FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS!
Not an Orthodox. After I prayed the Morning Prayers on the Jordanville Prayer book and I prayed to God about my attractions to several of my Female Coworkers. Few hours later, as I was about to get ready to go do my work out at the gym this just pop up on my feed. Then it happens to answer some of my questions. Thank God and God Bless you Father!
lust is acquired and no one knew about lust until they learned about it. we don't die without sex, it is not a physiological need. comparing that to food how this priest did is irrelevant and ignores the severity of the act. no one would feel safe in the presence of someone who has lustful thoughts. children were wise, virtuous, innocent and pure and knew everything. adults lied and were wrong about everything twisting towards perverted immorality
I noticed in many people i saw battling lust, that even though they tried their best to control themselves, they would still follow 100 instagram models, look at every woman that passed them by automatically, and talk about hot women, make dirty jokes and similar type of stuff whenever they got the chance. First thing i always tell them is to unfollow all the "models", don't keep looking, and never use your tongue to spew lustful talk. Where the eyes and the mouth go, the mind follows. Always Close your eyes and pray when it stings. With time, the spell of lust will slowly but surely lose control over you. That is not meant to kill libido. When properly used it's a good thing and men need it to fulfill their role... but to not let yourself be controlled by it like a wild animal is a blessing.
So true ! As a women, I think we should focus on mariage, wich mean, take the habit to be truly faithful and do not seek the other sex as only attraction.
The easiest way to control lust is to stay busy. Just keep the body engaged in some type of work till the day you die. Reading the bible, prayer, fasting, practicing whatever ritual to the god you believe in, going gym, going to work, take a walk etc are ways to keep the body and mind engaged. If you go by day to day just being idle then you will fail, idleness is the devils playground.
To view women as people and not objects. To seek the love of one woman to establish a family to bring glory to God, not to just fulfill one's own lust hunger.
@@sallyjane8274 Sure. That's essential. In the modern world with so many porn and sexualized content on social media these days, people have forgotten that. Everyone sees each other as meat or money. This is the beginning of it.
Believe it or not, the most useful/memorable part of the video was the "The Holy Spirit is your bench spotter who gnetly lifts up on the bar for you after your strength is spent" part that really was the lightbulb moment for me. Great analogy, Fr Moses!
What a chad. This is the first video I’ve seen that actually gives a way to fight back against sinful desires. Can’t thank you enough, and may Jesus always be with you.
You're fighting your natural drive as a human being, of course you're never going to "beat" it. Look at all the priests who get caught with kids man, they suppress their sexual desires and can't marry and all it does is make them even thirstier and warps their sexuality. Sobriety is not aligned with our existence. Cutting things out that we desire is not natural. See the world and humans for what they are. Stop guilt tripping yourself for fulfilling sexual urges. I'm not saying its a good idea to have sex or watch porn all the time, but a balanced life of productivity vs pleasure is what we all should strive for. Its so hurtful to yourself to ignore your natural desires, so unnatural, all based on a book that contradicts itself constantly, that has blatant false statements that make no sense like the Earth was created before the sun, or that humans are only 6000 years old. These are objectively false and easily debunked. How about how the Bible says certain fabrics can't be worn, should that law be respected? Its all a joke man, for humans who cannot accept how hard existence is and need a reason for all the suffering, or a reason to make it worth it. If there is a God I don't think the Bible is a 1:1 representation of their will. Its been edited and curated by so many fallible humans. Its crazy people take it so literally, and yet ignore so much of it at the same time too. The hard truth is nobody can be anything but agnostic and live their life with as much practical knowledge as possible. To see humans and the world for what they are here and now, and try to live a balanced life as best as possible. Stop beating yourself up with shame and guilt. Its such an unhealthy thing religion fosters in people man its all BS! WAKE UP AND SEE THE WORLD FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS!
I am struggling to overcome a pornography addiction…its just as you say, I keep a streak going for days at a time and then once I feel like Im happy and in control I relapse again. This advice youre giving seems so solid, im going to give it a shot. In every moment of weakness and temptation, ill start praying to god to rid me of these lustful thoughts. Thank you very much for this video, you have no idea how much you just clarified my life
I went almost a full year without p*rn by the power of the Holy Spirit. Sadly, I was attacked tremendously by the enemy during a mission and was too weak and gave in. I have been battling with it again for some time now. What I know full well though is that reading of God’s word daily and being in a good community is paramount to overcoming this sin. We must keep ourselves busy as well. Every time we feel the temptation we must pray and lean on the Holy Spirit, running to God immediately.
You're fighting your natural drive as a human being, of course you're never going to "beat" it. Look at all the priests who get caught with kids man, they suppress their sexual desires and can't marry and all it does is make them even thirstier and warps their sexuality. Sobriety is not aligned with our existence. Cutting things out that we desire is not natural. See the world and humans for what they are. Stop guilt tripping yourself for fulfilling sexual urges. I'm not saying its a good idea to have sex or watch porn all the time, but a balanced life of productivity vs pleasure is what we all should strive for. Its so hurtful to yourself to ignore your natural desires, so unnatural, all based on a book that contradicts itself constantly, that has blatant false statements that make no sense like the Earth was created before the sun, or that humans are only 6000 years old. These are objectively false and easily debunked. How about how the Bible says certain fabrics can't be worn, should that law be respected? Its all a joke man, for humans who cannot accept how hard existence is and need a reason for all the suffering, or a reason to make it worth it. If there is a God I don't think the Bible is a 1:1 representation of their will. Its been edited and curated by so many fallible humans. Its crazy people take it so literally, and yet ignore so much of it at the same time too. The hard truth is nobody can be anything but agnostic and live their life with as much practical knowledge as possible. To see humans and the world for what they are here and now, and try to live a balanced life as best as possible. Stop beating yourself up with shame and guilt. Its such an unhealthy thing religion fosters in people man its all BS! WAKE UP AND SEE THE WORLD FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS!
I definitely need to remember this. I am always falling into lust and having issues. I know a lot of it comes from despair and stress. Despairing over feeling that I'll never be free. And that I'll never find a wife. And stress due to this anxiety and my current living situation
I like adding the "a sinner," part to the Jesus prayer. "Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me, a sinner." It's important to remember that we are sinners and completely incapable of salvation without Christ. The other version of the Jesus prayer, "Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us sinners," is the next level, and recommended to advance to, because it involves praying for Neighbors, whom we are commanded to love, not just ourselves. It is highest form of the Jesus prayer. All of this I learned this from the book, "John Chrysostom on the Jesus Prayer." Fast read, takes 2 hours to read it, breaks down the prayer on every level and why it's so powerful. It's basically the gospel in a single sentence. Personally, I say them both, alternating when I'm tempted with excessive anything, but especially lust. Then also fasting. Fasting is huge, fasting seriously puts the clamp down on lust. Great vid!
@@fathermosesmcpherson The short version is: Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ ελέησόν με. And the long one, Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ, Υιέ του Θεού του ζώντος ελέησον με τον αμαρτωλό και ανάξιο δούλο σου.
Father, I've commited terrible and lustful sins with a girl a few weeks ago. I've cried and prayed dozens of times for the Lord to forgive me and grant me strength. I stopped seeing that girl. Even so, just today I've sinned terribly again by myself and have fallen back to lustful habits. I prayed to the Lord to help guide me. Not an hour later, as soon as I open youtube, your video appeared on my feed. God guided me to this video to help save me. You're helping so many thousands of people with these videos. I've absolutely fallen in love with the gym and working out. Your bench press analogy is perfect. I need the Holy Spirit to help my lifelong bench press against lust. I truly need to view the world through love, not lust. Every knee shall bow, every tongue shall confess. Lord, Jesus Christ have mercy on me. God bless you, and God bless your family. Sincerely, thank you Father Moses. Praise be to God.
For myself I notice I always fall from feelings of pride. I congratulate myself and feel self-satisfied over the most minor accomplishments, spiritual and worldly. I rob myself of Grace. It is a bad habit I am trying to break with God's help.
Me too. I have always looked at myself with pride and my ego is burgeoning, but i realize recently more than ever, that i have to have humility, and to not see myself as, for a lack of a better term, the main character of this world.
Actual cheat code: see women as God created them (to be helpmeets). Since the woman was made to help the man, she naturally attempts to fulfill his desires - whatever they may be. This is her God-given nature. Thus the problem of *demand* (for premarital sex and pornography) is the root; the resulting *supply* of temptation is merely a symptom. Flee it, and your sisters in Christ will love you all the more. You will have made their battle easier, and they will desire to return the favor.
If you read 10 chapters a day of the Bible with the intention of overcoming lust, you will be granted the gift of repentance from Jesus I'm sure. 3 chapters a day wasn't enough for me, 10 is: that's what worked for me.
I by no means am a Christian. I have sinned many times. My mind corrupted by what is considered normal today… This video struck a bit of curiosity in me. I watched the entire thing. I am glad I did. Thank you for your words father
I wish I had watched this before my relapse after over a year of staying away from this sin. But I’m getting back up and not letting this stumble deter or discourage me. This video is extremely helpful, thank you Father. Glory to Jesus Christ forever.
I feel you brother. I relapsed after 8 months. Oh the pain… the despair… but it is now that I can see in His grace how prideful I was, how more and more lost I was in that previous “clean” state. Not that it is a good thing to remember humility this way, it broke me to pieces and i’m still broken, but it is infinitely better to be shattered in Jesus Christ than to be anything outside of Him.
It is the first time I hear somebody talking about how to fight lust and gives the tools to put it in practise. The elites have perverted the women's way of dressing turning it from beautiful to lustful, and this creates an akward and disturbing feeling in the man's mind and Spirit. I was in need of that sentence "Lord Jesus Chirst have mercy on me", and I will put it to practice. Thank you so much.
I learned that prayer and used it daily. Had a certain sin that was avoided for two weeks. Then I was listening to a priest and he said to be easy with that prayer and it should be humbly prayed and as a beginner use caution. So I did. And I fell backwards
GLORY TO GOD! Saint Martinian is my Patron Saint and I Recite this Prayer as much as I can remember! So when I was listening to this at work I almost fell over with Joy in my Heart when I heard the God in Spired words of My Praton Saint! Thank you Father Moses! THANK YOU GOD!
Yes, sir!!! On point! Thats IT!!!! I always ask, why man can’t control their urges, and actually step back, and bless a girl they found attractive, wish her well, sometimes maybe even, if possible provide some wise guidance, encouragement, support, agape love, be like a father figure, instead of going predatory…… often when a girl says NO. I answer myself too… why? Because vast majority of people are narcissistic, ego, carnal based reasoning, and behavior. Man 🧍♂️ or woman 🧍♀️ SAME. Women on the other hand are extremely envious of other attractive ones.. Its a crazy world
No, they are both responsible. Everyone must take responsibility for their actions. Why does no one ever want women to take accountability? It also implies that this is purely a male problem, which it’s not.
The problem is also with women. Its both sides responsibility. That's why in Islam long time ago they introduced hijabs for that reason and follow that strictly. I am not saying I want the same as in Islam, but I see the spiritual logic behind that.
@@kingatom904true. If I really love somebody, I must tell him or her the truth, and if that vvomen is dressed like a pr0stitute, she needs to know that to think about her deeds/sins. They're adult human beings like us men so they're responsible for their actions, too.
Was literally being spiritually attacked in my sleep. I am working towards purifying my mind, but know it's exactly when I try to claim self power or get laxed on my sobriety, I always fail. This video was wonderful this morning, instant subbed! Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me!!
Thank you for this message Father Moses. Very reasonable real and honest. I thought that Orthodoxy was too rigid/extreme before, but the more I listen to you and other fathers in the Orthodox faith, the more I realize the truth. Please keep the videos coming. God Bless you in the Mighty Name of Jesus.
I am not Orthodox but interdenominational an we true Christians who have invited Jesus into our hearts can learn from traditional christianity an the Desert Father's, the Jesus prayer when you know how to apply it helps tremendously
It seems I'm not the only non-orthodox person in the comments. As a former rehab therapist you'd think I could help myself better for these things. But like you said its in my own power that I fall. Thank you friend!
The only way to overcome it is to not fear it, and to not judge it as right or wrong. It’s an unconscious behavior and our goal is to move into consciousness so don’t focus on the day to day symptoms of unconsciousness, focus on growing out of that unconscious state and not judge yourself for the lack of control you have over your actions.
Well said brother. I shake my head like crazy not to think about the bad stuff that are against God. Ive been fighting with lust for long time. Thank you for this video might Jesus Christ bless us all
I have pretty much overcome the worst of this problem. A key for me is to think of it as a self directed propaganda campaign. If you neglect to explain to yourself why its a bad path, you soon find yourself falling again. A journal is good for this because its like your sober self writing to your lustful self. Dont give up. Failing 100 times to succeed once in this endeavour is very much worth it.
Recently found my faith again after the birth of my first son. You just got a new subscriber here in me. And I'm a protestant but I'll happily listen to you speak
Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica is known for the topic of thoughts if you watch the interviews they did with him or read the book "our thoughts determine our lives" you see that this is right. If I'm constantly running in my thoughts like... "oh I need to do this... And then finish this... And this after that" then my livfe will be the same way. I combine this with the teachings of Elder Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia who said that sicknesses are "Psychsomatic" and that cancer comes or can come from too much worrying. Fitting I see this video and write this because this was also in today's Gospel reading. Elder Tahhdeus said aswell that he believes that only with God thoughts and love and faith in God one can be healed from cancer. May God bless you Father and all your viewers
Gosh that bench press analogy was spot on. Its words like this in which I truly see those gifted by the Spirit with the ability to preach and teach. God bless you father!
Hi Father, I’m a non denominational Christian who was baptized in January 2024. I’ve been considering and studying Orthodoxy and came across your channel. Could you talk more about submission in marriage? I know God calls me to be a wife and a mother. I was raised in a godless family with atheistic parents. But I yearn to learn more about God design for family, how I would serve my husband and children when I’m married, how I would look after the home, etc. Thank you and God bless
I’ve been struggling with lust for years. I’ve been praying to god every day to help overcome this. This was one of the best breakdowns I’ve heard on how to combat lustfull thoughts. Thank you so much father Moses 🙏 amen
Father Moses ,Thanks for your wisdom, I'm a Romanian Orthodox Christian , and I recently found your channel. Thanks for your content☦️. I would love to visit your church one day.
Thank you for your words! I read from an elder (forgot who exactly) : bad thoughts are like a fly buzzing around in front of your face- just flick it away and move on
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me amen i go to Protestant church but from now on ill repeat this everytime may god bless all Christians around the world Amen
Catholic from South Africa listening here thank you, I really am struggling with this, but now I shall go into prayer as soon as i have a lustful thought. God bless you father
Thank you for spreading mirth Father Moses, your analogies make me smile and from what it seems your viewership also greatly appreciates how you convey this wisdom. You've made me realize the dichotomy of suffering and pleasure from a different lens and I greatly appreciate the words. May God bless you Father and those who have been brought to this video as well, righteousness will prevail.
It goes hand and hand with pride, laziness and imagination. This is the Devil’s playground when you don’t stay in touch with the reality. It is destructive but also humbling when you are open to learn from it. Lord have mercy ☦️❤️
This video is the best description of evil thoughts and how to deny them at the origin with the name of Jesus that I have heard, I wish my church would teach things like this, prayer is a practical superpower, Lord Jesus have mercy on me. I also will rebuke lustfull thoughts in Jesus’ name with quick savagery and follow with submission to Him so that i don't get prideful of Gods strength and power being used through me, its all HIM.
Thank you father Moses for this video and thank God for bringing it to me, I’m an Orthodox Christian from Greece preparing for Sunday’s holy communion and I’ve had so many battles with lust since I was very young and finally I’m starting to see how God can help me get out of this mudpit. Ironically the video is in English too which is the main language i receive my messages in through my phone but still your words are exactly what i needed to hear and i deeply appreciate and thank you for this, may God bless your every day and keep your soul ❤️🙏🤍
Oh my, I am left with no words to describe how wonderfully he just explained all this and gave us the lessons to deal with it in an appropriate manner. Thank you father.
I just started semen retention last week. The amount of energy the surges through my body is remarkable. I use it to go to the gym and wake up before 8am in my days off and be productive nonstop.
My feed hasn’t had a single Christian video on it for as long as I can remember, and the moment I sense my thoughts wondering off as I’m about to act on it this video pops up? Not an orthodox but thanks for saving the day 🙏🏻
Another awesome video Abouna Moses! The Jesus Prayer is the spiritual Atom Bomb in our arsenal. The Sacraments, Scripture and me cleaning the bathroom helps me a lot.
Thank you, father Moses for this video. I have been struggling with lust for over 2 weeks now. I thought I have overcome it, but you made me realize that the holy Spirit is teaching me a lesson by letting me fall into it again. God bless you, father Moses. Christ is Lord.
God bless you Father, this was an excellent video. I must be daily reminded that like Saint Paul, we all have our thorns in the flesh so that we may remain humble and not fall to the sin of pride in out own strength. All so that we may remain in the proper relationship with our Father, recognizing that He alone responsible for our successes and holiness, not our own will. Greetings and blessings from a Latin brother
Great sermon Father Moses, so very relevant right now. Love these vids you've been posting lately, and this was a great addendum to the show you did with Jamie last week. Thank you Father, God bless. And the "Jesus is my spotter" analogy was quite good!
This method works really well. This video made me from an atheist to a firm believer. I used to see shadows in my room every time I enacted in sexual activity. Then I added one prayer, and the shadows went away. Every time I saw the shadows, randomly my heart would pump and my thoughts would run rampant. I used this method and included prayer, they went all away. After this, I surrendered my soul to Christ by praying. I cried on the floor randomly the first time I surrendered my soul to him, my heart rate was up and I was cold, shaking. I still remember that day. However, I have been struggling lately again father, please pray for me. Thank you for this video as well.
This video really helped clarify my issues, and what I needed to do to fix them. I haven’t been humble and honest with myself. Thank you, Father, and may God bless you!
Thank you 🙏🏼 I was struggling a lot and your explanation and guidance has helped me and answered my questions at a perfect timing, I looked at the upload date and it was a hour ago and that’s amazing how it was placed directly in my path and im sure for the rest as well thank you again
Father Moses, Thank you for this Video! I have been trying to peruse my faith more genuinely, and I don’t know how much I needed this video but every word I’ve heard has been meant for me. God bless you!
Amen father. I am a young man trying to come close to God and this helps me take at least a babystep closer towards our lord. Thank you so much, God bless you all❤
I did the sin of self abuse, today. I was exposed to it at a young age, and I hope to change myself and I feel as if this is a good step Thank you Father
Born into the Catholic Church. I say the mysteries of the Blessed Rosary regularly. I ask for strength from Saints and ask forgiveness from the Lord as I have impure thoughts. I seek atonement and have been focused on cultivating the Holy Spirit within me to strengthen my faith and resolve. Wanting to court and form a relationship is harder everyday and I do not want to fall into sin. So I pray and go to the gym.
Soon-to-be-Orthodox here. One of the greatest strengths I find when battling lust is keeping the name of our Lord on my tongue and in my mind, but I always needed direction and the strategy to fully flee from lust and its nature, you have helped me with this, Father, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Much needed words Father. Thank you very much. I have been watching your videos for a couple of months. Very wise and needed videos. Greetings from a Venezuelan man 👏👏👏
I'm a recovering cocaine addict and the lust when using the substance is diabolical. I need help on this subject, I am truly blessed on finding this video. Hallelujah ❤
@@Elder74 Another problem is that oftentimes the closest Orthodox church is either so far away it's not practical to go or it's literally in another country.
@@Elder74We Orthodox believe that it is the true and original church. Why would you expect anyone Orthodox, let alone a priest, to suggest that you go to any church that isn't the one true church?
Okay, Im not a bad looking guy, so theres an aspect of pride there and that supercharges the lustful temptation because I know theres a possibility fot success and that makes it worse. Been exposed to pornography and all things sexual since I was a toddler, its just been part of my life from ever since. I feel like an outsider both here and in Heaven. I want Jesus but at the same time I want to do what I shouldnt do. Its become almost second nature and now im fighting a tough fight, I despair sometimes. I hate my flesh to be honest, and Ive asked God to change me because he can do that with a single snap of his fingers but he doesnt. Ive told him it is my will to be his son but I am unable to walk in the reality of that. Ive told him even though I cry over and ovet ill still end up sinning and I do. Hes been helping me and ive seen progress but I need a radical change or something or else im stuck this way. I absolutely cannot change myself and I absolutely cannot will myself to do what is right most of the time due to bad habits. Who shall save me from this body of death?
Dont do it for yourself, pride and ego, do it to the glory of your creator that wants you to do something else that be hurting your body mind and heart/soul as well as other people through your sin/repeating. Listen to the sermon, it is indeed your nature to attract or be attracted. It is a thought first...Lord have mercy on you and us all sinners. If you are with the Lord you are no longer of this world... Get that brillo pad and start scrubbing. Much kind regards and may the Lord bless you through your confession
Thank you brother in Christ, even though I am not Orthodox I am drawn to it. Ive noticed that the Jesus prayer is an amazing way to defend ourselves from any temptation. God bless❤
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Seen as non-Christian, this is how I see a Christian going in step with the time.
It's not 'your boys' who are to get patrons, but your present and future work.
Yes father I am also confused by your call for donations... why is it phrased "help feed my boys" if we are true believers in christ “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?"
lust is likened to an actual virus even if you are a torch bearer the society is infected and demonic entities travel through the slightest defilement some times as a christian you have to apply some sharia type ablution wash your hands and face and feet often because there are examples were jesus was touched by a women who had a bleeding condition the light left him if this can effect jesus then it can effected you
@@thomasgore5442that is not how life works brother, i'm sorry
‘If we do not pray , we will get cooked’ haha
I thought that was hilarious
I’m so glad I’ve found this man. I’m not orthodox but maybe I will be one day. I’m 30 and it’s good seeing younger men of God like Father Moses relate to the current generation
Couldn't say it better myself.Prayer is key
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It hurt when he said "I thought I beat this."
Every single time. That's what it is.
Watchfulness is hard😔🙏
Its VERY hard, but you have to keep going, you are the outcome of your resistance
You're fighting your natural drive as a human being, of course you're never going to "beat" it. Look at all the priests who get caught with kids man, they suppress their sexual desires and can't marry and all it does is make them even thirstier and warps their sexuality. Sobriety is not aligned with our existence. Cutting things out that we desire is not natural.
See the world and humans for what they are. Stop guilt tripping yourself for fulfilling sexual urges. I'm not saying its a good idea to have sex or watch porn all the time, but a balanced life of productivity vs pleasure is what we all should strive for. Its so hurtful to yourself to ignore your natural desires, so unnatural, all based on a book that contradicts itself constantly, that has blatant false statements that make no sense like the Earth was created before the sun, or that humans are only 6000 years old. These are objectively false and easily debunked.
How about how the Bible says certain fabrics can't be worn, should that law be respected? Its all a joke man, for humans who cannot accept how hard existence is and need a reason for all the suffering, or a reason to make it worth it. If there is a God I don't think the Bible is a 1:1 representation of their will. Its been edited and curated by so many fallible humans. Its crazy people take it so literally, and yet ignore so much of it at the same time too.
The hard truth is nobody can be anything but agnostic and live their life with as much practical knowledge as possible. To see humans and the world for what they are here and now, and try to live a balanced life as best as possible. Stop beating yourself up with shame and guilt. Its such an unhealthy thing religion fosters in people man its all BS! WAKE UP AND SEE THE WORLD FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS!
Ex muslim here, Listening from Iran.
Our king Christ Bless you father. I Love all orthodox priests from the bottom of my heart.
خوشحالم که کامتنت شما رو می بینم.
Bless you
@@Cyrus_II ارادت قربان
@@brads8350 thank you. Christ bless your family sir
Bless you brother. Iron sharpens iron. Christ is the way. Hope you have a great week.
Not an Orthodox. After I prayed the Morning Prayers on the Jordanville Prayer book and I prayed to God about my attractions to several of my Female Coworkers. Few hours later, as I was about to get ready to go do my work out at the gym this just pop up on my feed. Then it happens to answer some of my questions. Thank God and God Bless you Father!
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God bless you ... ☦️
Keep reading and if you haven’t, talk to a priest, visit a parish and check out vespers or the Divine Liturgy!
Female coworkers....i know you're pain bro haha its a temptation like no other... But God is with us, we can overcome lust in Jesus name Amen!
lust is acquired and no one knew about lust until they learned about it. we don't die without sex, it is not a physiological need. comparing that to food how this priest did is irrelevant and ignores the severity of the act. no one would feel safe in the presence of someone who has lustful thoughts. children were wise, virtuous, innocent and pure and knew everything. adults lied and were wrong about everything twisting towards perverted immorality
@@matej9255In Jesus Christ name
I noticed in many people i saw battling lust, that even though they tried their best to control themselves, they would still follow 100 instagram models, look at every woman that passed them by automatically, and talk about hot women, make dirty jokes and similar type of stuff whenever they got the chance. First thing i always tell them is to unfollow all the "models", don't keep looking, and never use your tongue to spew lustful talk. Where the eyes and the mouth go, the mind follows. Always Close your eyes and pray when it stings. With time, the spell of lust will slowly but surely lose control over you.
That is not meant to kill libido. When properly used it's a good thing and men need it to fulfill their role... but to not let yourself be controlled by it like a wild animal is a blessing.
So true ! As a women, I think we should focus on mariage, wich mean, take the habit to be truly faithful and do not seek the other sex as only attraction.
The easiest way to control lust is to stay busy. Just keep the body engaged in some type of work till the day you die. Reading the bible, prayer, fasting, practicing whatever ritual to the god you believe in, going gym, going to work, take a walk etc are ways to keep the body and mind engaged. If you go by day to day just being idle then you will fail, idleness is the devils playground.
To view women as people and not objects. To seek the love of one woman to establish a family to bring glory to God, not to just fulfill one's own lust hunger.
@@sallyjane8274 Sure. That's essential. In the modern world with so many porn and sexualized content on social media these days, people have forgotten that. Everyone sees each other as meat or money. This is the beginning of it.
@@sallyjane8274 That does not exist
Father Moses out here parting our thoughts like the Red Sea
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Gold.
@@discipleofdagon8195 (like the colors of Christ)
9:25 A Priest saying "cooked" before GTA 6 is crazy
Before GTA 6 🤣 Didn't think I would see that meme here
Grow up ur brain is genuinely rotted if you find this remotely funny
@@aaronvanzomeren8775fr
Believe it or not, the most useful/memorable part of the video was the "The Holy Spirit is your bench spotter who gnetly lifts up on the bar for you after your strength is spent" part that really was the lightbulb moment for me. Great analogy, Fr Moses!
The act of repping to failure makes you stronger too given you make the right lifestyle choices
Dude yes, moment he mentioned it, it clicked. Never heard anyone describe it like that
An absolutely brilliant analogy
I love the bench press analogy. That makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you Father!
Did you jerk off today?
What a chad. This is the first video I’ve seen that actually gives a way to fight back against sinful desires. Can’t thank you enough, and may Jesus always be with you.
Bro is based
Sin is the reality of the thoughts that we are harboring. That hits hard. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me.
You're fighting your natural drive as a human being, of course you're never going to "beat" it. Look at all the priests who get caught with kids man, they suppress their sexual desires and can't marry and all it does is make them even thirstier and warps their sexuality. Sobriety is not aligned with our existence. Cutting things out that we desire is not natural.
See the world and humans for what they are. Stop guilt tripping yourself for fulfilling sexual urges. I'm not saying its a good idea to have sex or watch porn all the time, but a balanced life of productivity vs pleasure is what we all should strive for. Its so hurtful to yourself to ignore your natural desires, so unnatural, all based on a book that contradicts itself constantly, that has blatant false statements that make no sense like the Earth was created before the sun, or that humans are only 6000 years old. These are objectively false and easily debunked.
How about how the Bible says certain fabrics can't be worn, should that law be respected? Its all a joke man, for humans who cannot accept how hard existence is and need a reason for all the suffering, or a reason to make it worth it. If there is a God I don't think the Bible is a 1:1 representation of their will. Its been edited and curated by so many fallible humans. Its crazy people take it so literally, and yet ignore so much of it at the same time too.
The hard truth is nobody can be anything but agnostic and live their life with as much practical knowledge as possible. To see humans and the world for what they are here and now, and try to live a balanced life as best as possible. Stop beating yourself up with shame and guilt. Its such an unhealthy thing religion fosters in people man its all BS! WAKE UP AND SEE THE WORLD FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS!
I am struggling to overcome a pornography addiction…its just as you say, I keep a streak going for days at a time and then once I feel like Im happy and in control I relapse again. This advice youre giving seems so solid, im going to give it a shot. In every moment of weakness and temptation, ill start praying to god to rid me of these lustful thoughts. Thank you very much for this video, you have no idea how much you just clarified my life
This is what you get for watching porn as a pubescent child. It fucks you up for life. Sorry bro.
You should capitalize God. I promise it helps. 🙏
Hey friend did you overcome it
I went almost a full year without p*rn by the power of the Holy Spirit. Sadly, I was attacked tremendously by the enemy during a mission and was too weak and gave in. I have been battling with it again for some time now. What I know full well though is that reading of God’s word daily and being in a good community is paramount to overcoming this sin. We must keep ourselves busy as well. Every time we feel the temptation we must pray and lean on the Holy Spirit, running to God immediately.
Thank you father! Ex atheist here, ever since turning to Christ my mental health issues have disappeared and my life has a purpose! Glory to Christ!
I'm not a religious believer, but that doesn't stop me from seeing wise words say by a wise man.
You’re a man of understanding, you’re more closer to God, than u think. Look up Proverbs for wisdom! 👑✝️
@@HeavenRecordz Stay safe mate
Your profile picture tells me that you have the ability to recognize greatness. I pray that you realize the greatness of Lord Jesus Christ as well
Irish Catholic listening here thank you really struggling with this
Same here
You're fighting your natural drive as a human being, of course you're never going to "beat" it. Look at all the priests who get caught with kids man, they suppress their sexual desires and can't marry and all it does is make them even thirstier and warps their sexuality. Sobriety is not aligned with our existence. Cutting things out that we desire is not natural.
See the world and humans for what they are. Stop guilt tripping yourself for fulfilling sexual urges. I'm not saying its a good idea to have sex or watch porn all the time, but a balanced life of productivity vs pleasure is what we all should strive for. Its so hurtful to yourself to ignore your natural desires, so unnatural, all based on a book that contradicts itself constantly, that has blatant false statements that make no sense like the Earth was created before the sun, or that humans are only 6000 years old. These are objectively false and easily debunked.
How about how the Bible says certain fabrics can't be worn, should that law be respected? Its all a joke man, for humans who cannot accept how hard existence is and need a reason for all the suffering, or a reason to make it worth it. If there is a God I don't think the Bible is a 1:1 representation of their will. Its been edited and curated by so many fallible humans. Its crazy people take it so literally, and yet ignore so much of it at the same time too.
The hard truth is nobody can be anything but agnostic and live their life with as much practical knowledge as possible. To see humans and the world for what they are here and now, and try to live a balanced life as best as possible. Stop beating yourself up with shame and guilt. Its such an unhealthy thing religion fosters in people man its all BS! WAKE UP AND SEE THE WORLD FOR WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS!
I definitely need to remember this. I am always falling into lust and having issues. I know a lot of it comes from despair and stress.
Despairing over feeling that I'll never be free. And that I'll never find a wife.
And stress due to this anxiety and my current living situation
Yes, don’t use it to replace the Holy Spirit!
@@fathermosesmcpherson that's probably my biggest sin. Replacing God with things that give temporary pleasure.
Thank you Father
I'm right there with you, brother.
i'm struggling with this addiction too. we are in a war against the passions. the jesus prayer and fasting are our weapons.
I can definitely relate and I wish I could find other people in my area who I can speak to about this but life is so isolating these days it’s hard
I like adding the "a sinner," part to the Jesus prayer. "Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me, a sinner." It's important to remember that we are sinners and completely incapable of salvation without Christ.
The other version of the Jesus prayer, "Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us sinners," is the next level, and recommended to advance to, because it involves praying for Neighbors, whom we are commanded to love, not just ourselves. It is highest form of the Jesus prayer.
All of this I learned this from the book, "John Chrysostom on the Jesus Prayer." Fast read, takes 2 hours to read it, breaks down the prayer on every level and why it's so powerful. It's basically the gospel in a single sentence.
Personally, I say them both, alternating when I'm tempted with excessive anything, but especially lust. Then also fasting. Fasting is huge, fasting seriously puts the clamp down on lust.
Great vid!
Most of the modern Greek saints use the short version, which I’m familiar with. :)
@@fathermosesmcpherson The short version is: Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ ελέησόν με. And the long one, Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ, Υιέ του Θεού του ζώντος ελέησον με τον αμαρτωλό και ανάξιο δούλο σου.
@@JordanST-n7r I haven't seen the long version in Greek until now, thanks for sharing. Cool profile pic btw
As if we sinned and always will.
Christianity is truly a religion of peace😊
Father, I've commited terrible and lustful sins with a girl a few weeks ago. I've cried and prayed dozens of times for the Lord to forgive me and grant me strength. I stopped seeing that girl. Even so, just today I've sinned terribly again by myself and have fallen back to lustful habits. I prayed to the Lord to help guide me. Not an hour later, as soon as I open youtube, your video appeared on my feed. God guided me to this video to help save me. You're helping so many thousands of people with these videos. I've absolutely fallen in love with the gym and working out. Your bench press analogy is perfect. I need the Holy Spirit to help my lifelong bench press against lust. I truly need to view the world through love, not lust. Every knee shall bow, every tongue shall confess. Lord, Jesus Christ have mercy on me. God bless you, and God bless your family. Sincerely, thank you Father Moses. Praise be to God.
God bless you
For myself I notice I always fall from feelings of pride. I congratulate myself and feel self-satisfied over the most minor accomplishments, spiritual and worldly. I rob myself of Grace. It is a bad habit I am trying to break with God's help.
Me too. I have always looked at myself with pride and my ego is burgeoning, but i realize recently more than ever, that i have to have humility, and to not see myself as, for a lack of a better term, the main character of this world.
Actual cheat code: see women as God created them (to be helpmeets). Since the woman was made to help the man, she naturally attempts to fulfill his desires - whatever they may be. This is her God-given nature.
Thus the problem of *demand* (for premarital sex and pornography) is the root; the resulting *supply* of temptation is merely a symptom.
Flee it, and your sisters in Christ will love you all the more. You will have made their battle easier, and they will desire to return the favor.
If you read 10 chapters a day of the Bible with the intention of overcoming lust, you will be granted the gift of repentance from Jesus I'm sure. 3 chapters a day wasn't enough for me, 10 is: that's what worked for me.
The Holy Spirit is the spotter of the fighting soul. What a Chad line 💪🏻
@@Ruudie92 repent
I by no means am a Christian. I have sinned many times. My mind corrupted by what is considered normal today… This video struck a bit of curiosity in me. I watched the entire thing. I am glad I did. Thank you for your words father
Boy THIS is a timely video drop as i legit am trying to find a sexaholics annonymous meeting to get a handle on my lustful cravings
I wish I had watched this before my relapse after over a year of staying away from this sin. But I’m getting back up and not letting this stumble deter or discourage me. This video is extremely helpful, thank you Father. Glory to Jesus Christ forever.
I feel you brother. I relapsed after 8 months. Oh the pain… the despair… but it is now that I can see in His grace how prideful I was, how more and more lost I was in that previous “clean” state. Not that it is a good thing to remember humility this way, it broke me to pieces and i’m still broken, but it is infinitely better to be shattered in Jesus Christ than to be anything outside of Him.
FATHER MOSES TEACHING US HOW TO BENCH PRESS THE LUST OUT OF YOU .........AMEN
🤣 With the help of the Holy Spirit!
It is the first time I hear somebody talking about how to fight lust and gives the tools to put it in practise. The elites have perverted the women's way of dressing turning it from beautiful to lustful, and this creates an akward and disturbing feeling in the man's mind and Spirit. I was in need of that sentence "Lord Jesus Chirst have mercy on me", and I will put it to practice. Thank you so much.
The Jesus Prayer as a brillo pad for the unclean soul and mind, I'm definitely holding on to that analogy!
I learned that prayer and used it daily. Had a certain sin that was avoided for two weeks. Then I was listening to a priest and he said to be easy with that prayer and it should be humbly prayed and as a beginner use caution. So I did. And I fell backwards
GLORY TO GOD! Saint Martinian is my Patron Saint and I Recite this Prayer as much as I can remember! So when I was listening to this at work I almost fell over with Joy in my Heart when I heard the God in Spired words of My Praton Saint! Thank you Father Moses! THANK YOU GOD!
The problem is not the provocative women but the lack of our ability to love them purely and see them as daughters of Christ.
Yes, sir!!! On point! Thats IT!!!!
I always ask, why man can’t control their urges, and actually step back, and bless a girl they found attractive, wish her well, sometimes maybe even, if possible provide some wise guidance, encouragement, support, agape love, be like a father figure, instead of going predatory…… often when a girl says NO.
I answer myself too… why? Because vast majority of people are narcissistic, ego, carnal based reasoning, and behavior.
Man 🧍♂️ or woman 🧍♀️ SAME.
Women on the other hand are extremely envious of other attractive ones..
Its a crazy world
No, they are both responsible. Everyone must take responsibility for their actions. Why does no one ever want women to take accountability? It also implies that this is purely a male problem, which it’s not.
True but if they are dressed provocativly they play a part to if that is the case
The problem is also with women. Its both sides responsibility. That's why in Islam long time ago they introduced hijabs for that reason and follow that strictly. I am not saying I want the same as in Islam, but I see the spiritual logic behind that.
@@kingatom904true.
If I really love somebody, I must tell him or her the truth, and if that vvomen is dressed like a pr0stitute, she needs to know that to think about her deeds/sins. They're adult human beings like us men so they're responsible for their actions, too.
Was literally being spiritually attacked in my sleep. I am working towards purifying my mind, but know it's exactly when I try to claim self power or get laxed on my sobriety, I always fail. This video was wonderful this morning, instant subbed! Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me!!
Thank you for this message Father Moses. Very reasonable real and honest. I thought that Orthodoxy was too rigid/extreme before, but the more I listen to you and other fathers in the Orthodox faith, the more I realize the truth. Please keep the videos coming. God Bless you in the Mighty Name of Jesus.
The Church is a therapeutic program for healing the soul.
I am not Orthodox but interdenominational an we true Christians who have invited Jesus into our hearts can learn from traditional christianity an the Desert Father's, the Jesus prayer when you know how to apply it helps tremendously
Yea it’s one of the most powerful things. It attacks me a lot during my studies in college
Just watch some porn
It seems I'm not the only non-orthodox person in the comments. As a former rehab therapist you'd think I could help myself better for these things. But like you said its in my own power that I fall. Thank you friend!
The only way to overcome it is to not fear it, and to not judge it as right or wrong. It’s an unconscious behavior and our goal is to move into consciousness so don’t focus on the day to day symptoms of unconsciousness, focus on growing out of that unconscious state and not judge yourself for the lack of control you have over your actions.
Dude you are the best no bullshit father I've ever encountered. Thank you for your knowledge and time.
Well said brother. I shake my head like crazy not to think about the bad stuff that are against God. Ive been fighting with lust for long time. Thank you for this video might Jesus Christ bless us all
I have pretty much overcome the worst of this problem.
A key for me is to think of it as a self directed propaganda campaign. If you neglect to explain to yourself why its a bad path, you soon find yourself falling again.
A journal is good for this because its like your sober self writing to your lustful self.
Dont give up. Failing 100 times to succeed once in this endeavour is very much worth it.
Don’t ever think you’ve overcome it! The demons regroup and strike again! May God strengthen you!
I think the level of overthinking it brings can't be all that holy AT ALL lol
Recently found my faith again after the birth of my first son. You just got a new subscriber here in me. And I'm a protestant but I'll happily listen to you speak
Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica is known for the topic of thoughts if you watch the interviews they did with him or read the book "our thoughts determine our lives" you see that this is right. If I'm constantly running in my thoughts like... "oh I need to do this... And then finish this... And this after that" then my livfe will be the same way. I combine this with the teachings of Elder Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia who said that sicknesses are "Psychsomatic" and that cancer comes or can come from too much worrying.
Fitting I see this video and write this because this was also in today's Gospel reading.
Elder Tahhdeus said aswell that he believes that only with God thoughts and love and faith in God one can be healed from cancer.
May God bless you Father and all your viewers
Gosh that bench press analogy was spot on. Its words like this in which I truly see those gifted by the Spirit with the ability to preach and teach. God bless you father!
Hi Father, I’m a non denominational Christian who was baptized in January 2024. I’ve been considering and studying Orthodoxy and came across your channel. Could you talk more about submission in marriage? I know God calls me to be a wife and a mother. I was raised in a godless family with atheistic parents. But I yearn to learn more about God design for family, how I would serve my husband and children when I’m married, how I would look after the home, etc.
Thank you and God bless
You’ve helped me. You never know how one sentence could change someone’s journey.
Literally bringing tears to my eyes. God bless you.
I’ve been struggling with lust for years. I’ve been praying to god every day to help overcome this. This was one of the best breakdowns I’ve heard on how to combat lustfull thoughts. Thank you so much father Moses 🙏 amen
This was a great message, God bless you! We're in need of the Lord's mercy and grace every day.
Amen!
Father Moses ,Thanks for your wisdom, I'm a Romanian Orthodox Christian , and I recently found your channel. Thanks for your content☦️. I would love to visit your church one day.
Thank you for your words! I read from an elder (forgot who exactly) : bad thoughts are like a fly buzzing around in front of your face- just flick it away and move on
The Jesus prayer has kept me from self abuse for the past year. Glory to God for that. God bless you father Moses.
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me amen i go to Protestant church but from now on ill repeat this everytime may god bless all Christians around the world Amen
Fatehr Moses is making the best analogies for us teens, God bless you ☦️🙏🏻
Catholic from South Africa listening here thank you, I really am struggling with this, but now I shall go into prayer as soon as i have a lustful thought. God bless you father
Thank you for spreading mirth Father Moses, your analogies make me smile and from what it seems your viewership also greatly appreciates how you convey this wisdom.
You've made me realize the dichotomy of suffering and pleasure from a different lens and I greatly appreciate the words. May God bless you Father and those who have been brought to this video as well, righteousness will prevail.
It goes hand and hand with pride, laziness and imagination. This is the Devil’s playground when you don’t stay in touch with the reality. It is destructive but also humbling when you are open to learn from it.
Lord have mercy ☦️❤️
This video is the best description of evil thoughts and how to deny them at the origin with the name of Jesus that I have heard, I wish my church would teach things like this, prayer is a practical superpower, Lord Jesus have mercy on me. I also will rebuke lustfull thoughts in Jesus’ name with quick savagery and follow with submission to Him so that i don't get prideful of Gods strength and power being used through me, its all HIM.
Become Orthodox! We have the Faith!
Thank you father Moses for this video and thank God for bringing it to me, I’m an Orthodox Christian from Greece preparing for Sunday’s holy communion and I’ve had so many battles with lust since I was very young and finally I’m starting to see how God can help me get out of this mudpit. Ironically the video is in English too which is the main language i receive my messages in through my phone but still your words are exactly what i needed to hear and i deeply appreciate and thank you for this, may God bless your every day and keep your soul ❤️🙏🤍
God bless you my boy!
3:30 I appreciate the meathead analogy. Thanks Father.
Oh my, I am left with no words to describe how wonderfully he just explained all this and gave us the lessons to deal with it in an appropriate manner. Thank you father.
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us.
Thank you, Father Moses.
I just started semen retention last week. The amount of energy the surges through my body is remarkable. I use it to go to the gym and wake up before 8am in my days off and be productive nonstop.
Semen retention, hahahahahahahaha stop watching useless videos and get close to god
Thank you, Fr Moses. Glory to God.
Massively true about catching the thoughts before they have the ability to manifest, thank you for articulating it and explaining it so well
Jesus is Lord
No, Jesus is Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
@@ralphw3636Amen to you both!!!
My feed hasn’t had a single Christian video on it for as long as I can remember, and the moment I sense my thoughts wondering off as I’m about to act on it this video pops up? Not an orthodox but thanks for saving the day 🙏🏻
Thank you father and may God bless you. I am catholic but I will take your words and advice to heart
Thank you, Father!
It has never occured to me to meet an Orthodox priest with such a great English! I am very glad
Another awesome video Abouna Moses! The Jesus Prayer is the spiritual Atom Bomb in our arsenal. The Sacraments, Scripture and me cleaning the bathroom helps me a lot.
Thank you, father Moses for this video. I have been struggling with lust for over 2 weeks now. I thought I have overcome it, but you made me realize that the holy Spirit is teaching me a lesson by letting me fall into it again.
God bless you, father Moses. Christ is Lord.
Thanks Father, I needed to hear this. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us
God bless you Father, this was an excellent video. I must be daily reminded that like Saint Paul, we all have our thorns in the flesh so that we may remain humble and not fall to the sin of pride in out own strength. All so that we may remain in the proper relationship with our Father, recognizing that He alone responsible for our successes and holiness, not our own will. Greetings and blessings from a Latin brother
Great sermon Father Moses, so very relevant right now. Love these vids you've been posting lately, and this was a great addendum to the show you did with Jamie last week. Thank you Father, God bless. And the "Jesus is my spotter" analogy was quite good!
This method works really well. This video made me from an atheist to a firm believer. I used to see shadows in my room every time I enacted in sexual activity. Then I added one prayer, and the shadows went away. Every time I saw the shadows, randomly my heart would pump and my thoughts would run rampant. I used this method and included prayer, they went all away. After this, I surrendered my soul to Christ by praying. I cried on the floor randomly the first time I surrendered my soul to him, my heart rate was up and I was cold, shaking. I still remember that day. However, I have been struggling lately again father, please pray for me. Thank you for this video as well.
“If we do not start to pray, we will get cooked” thank you father 😂
God bless! Please remember me in your prayers!
This video really helped clarify my issues, and what I needed to do to fix them. I haven’t been humble and honest with myself. Thank you, Father, and may God bless you!
Thank you 🙏🏼 I was struggling a lot and your explanation and guidance has helped me and answered my questions at a perfect timing, I looked at the upload date and it was a hour ago and that’s amazing how it was placed directly in my path and im sure for the rest as well thank you again
Father Moses, Thank you for this Video! I have been trying to peruse my faith more genuinely, and I don’t know how much I needed this video but every word I’ve heard has been meant for me. God bless you!
Bless you father.
Amen father. I am a young man trying to come close to God and this helps me take at least a babystep closer towards our lord. Thank you so much, God bless you all❤
Heaven will be much better than earth.
Amen!
It's not even comparable
Yes, but we still have free will here.
I did the sin of self abuse, today.
I was exposed to it at a young age, and I hope to change myself and I feel as if this is a good step
Thank you Father
THANK GOD FOR THIS MESSAGE
Thank you Father!
Oh thank you Father, I needed this desperately today. God bless you, and pray for me!
100% Needed... Thank you father
“Guard your heart above all else, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23)
Thank you Father.
Born into the Catholic Church. I say the mysteries of the Blessed Rosary regularly. I ask for strength from Saints and ask forgiveness from the Lord as I have impure thoughts. I seek atonement and have been focused on cultivating the Holy Spirit within me to strengthen my faith and resolve. Wanting to court and form a relationship is harder everyday and I do not want to fall into sin. So I pray and go to the gym.
Thank you Father 🙏
Soon-to-be-Orthodox here. One of the greatest strengths I find when battling lust is keeping the name of our Lord on my tongue and in my mind, but I always needed direction and the strategy to fully flee from lust and its nature, you have helped me with this, Father, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you father, this is just what I've veen struggling with.
Much needed words Father. Thank you very much. I have been watching your videos for a couple of months. Very wise and needed videos. Greetings from a Venezuelan man 👏👏👏
I'm a recovering cocaine addict and the lust when using the substance is diabolical. I need help on this subject, I am truly blessed on finding this video.
Hallelujah ❤
Go to your closest Orthodox Church!
@@fathermosesmcpherson question. Why the orthodox church and for example not the catholic or protestant church? Help me
@@Elder74 Another problem is that oftentimes the closest Orthodox church is either so far away it's not practical to go or it's literally in another country.
@@LordVader1094 damn I live in Australia there are at least 7 in my area.
@@Elder74We Orthodox believe that it is the true and original church. Why would you expect anyone Orthodox, let alone a priest, to suggest that you go to any church that isn't the one true church?
Love the bench comparison analogy. Can't have a better spotter than the Holy Spirit! Great stuff Father!
4:00 is a profound revelation
Amen father ! I’m not a orthodox Christian, but I believe that Christ died for my sins and rose three days later. Powerful messages!
Thank you, father Tren!
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Thank you for this video, Fr. Moses. As a traditional Lutheran, I found this video very helpful and rich in spiritual truth.
Okay, Im not a bad looking guy, so theres an aspect of pride there and that supercharges the lustful temptation because I know theres a possibility fot success and that makes it worse. Been exposed to pornography and all things sexual since I was a toddler, its just been part of my life from ever since. I feel like an outsider both here and in Heaven. I want Jesus but at the same time I want to do what I shouldnt do. Its become almost second nature and now im fighting a tough fight, I despair sometimes. I hate my flesh to be honest, and Ive asked God to change me because he can do that with a single snap of his fingers but he doesnt. Ive told him it is my will to be his son but I am unable to walk in the reality of that. Ive told him even though I cry over and ovet ill still end up sinning and I do. Hes been helping me and ive seen progress but I need a radical change or something or else im stuck this way. I absolutely cannot change myself and I absolutely cannot will myself to do what is right most of the time due to bad habits. Who shall save me from this body of death?
Dont do it for yourself, pride and ego, do it to the glory of your creator that wants you to do something else that be hurting your body mind and heart/soul as well as other people through your sin/repeating.
Listen to the sermon, it is indeed your nature to attract or be attracted. It is a thought first...Lord have mercy on you and us all sinners.
If you are with the Lord you are no longer of this world...
Get that brillo pad and start scrubbing.
Much kind regards and may the Lord bless you through your confession
Thank you brother in Christ, even though I am not Orthodox I am drawn to it. Ive noticed that the Jesus prayer is an amazing way to defend ourselves from any temptation. God bless❤
As a secular atheist I found profound value in this video. Thank you
i hope you will find christ
@@TheKonztiWhy? Did he get lost?
@@advocate7643 no u