Is there a way to tell the difference? Please Answer Catholics.
Sometimes I just sit in silence and the most terrible sin which comes into my mind. I can not help but wonder is it the temptation of Satan, or if it was in my subconscious. I wonder if there is a way to distinguish the difference. We must confess our sins when we go to confession or should we let go. Yes, I am very serious.
What you describe is a temptation of Satan and thought that are in your subconscious. It is a sin if on purpose to stop these things and entertain sinful. If you sweep those thoughts of his conscious mind as quickly as possible, then you do not commit a sin by entertaining such thoughts.
thinking and acting are not the same thing
Jesus was tempted like us, but not the sin
talk about them for your own peace of mind
We have a sinful nature in us what is sin and Satan and his army to tempt us. If you have to confess your sins to Jesus and ask his forgiveness. The priest has his own sins to worry about.
if you know that you have to confess, then confess. if you have a gut feeling that you confess, I confess.
Horrible things appearing in your mind are not the temptations and sins.
Sin is a deliberate thought, word, act or omission contrary to the eternal law of God.
Sin occurs when deliberately dwell on the horrible things.
You can talk to the priest about anything that is largely of his heart if it is a sin or not.
With love in Christ.
It is not a sin to think about doing something, but if it can be done. Realize their actions are not your thoughts.
Indeed, the sins of thought, word and action "…. but only if you dwell on the thoughts and "design" (into sin) should worry about. It is a matter between you and your confessor.
The Bible says: "But each one is tempted, when they drew out of his own lust, and pulled. Then when lust has conceived, it is sin and sin, once given the death "(James 1: 14.15, KJV).
Is there a way to know? N Talk to your confessor.
We humans are somewhat in regard to the imagination.
I do not think it is a sin unless you have acted on it or dwelling on it at the expense of oneself or others.
Unable to confess each and every one thinks it could be wrong.
Sometimes, during bad traffic, I fantasize about the people off the road.
I do not think that this is sinful since:
I never, never really do, and if nobody is horrified did.
It's just a stress release for me because in my thoughts, not hurt, and I'm all the way to myself.
"Most merciful God, we confess that we are sinners by nature and dirty. We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed … "Confession companies, taken from Lutheran Service Book, Liturgy One Setup.
A sinful thought is a sin. If the sinful thoughts weigh heavy on your heart, you must confess them.
If you do not weigh heavily in their hearts they really must confess.
The fact that you are troubled enough to ask this question shows contrition and repentance on your part. Remember that Christ forgives the sins of all those who repent.
Your friend in Christ,
Brand
thoughts, words and deeds.
Jesus said, if you look with lust at a woman who had sinned.
Yes, we are required to have control over our own thoughts!
(Who will?)
(And do not blame the devil !!!!)
(Except in certain cases, such as fasting, and to recognize the thoughts, and immediately say things like: "Get behind me Satan!" O "at the foot of the cross with you, bad!" )