Defeating Lust: The Proven 5 Step Plan for When You're Tempted

Every man has struggled with the vice of lust. Most men believe it is sheer willpower that will bring them to chastity and that if they are continuing to fail then they must not be trying hard enough. This loop can be broken, and it is not by willpower alone. Today we give you a 5 step plan to help you defeat the sin of lust. We explore how sexual attraction is good and how repression can make the problem worse. We also discuss the importance of having a plan of attack and how you cannot do this alone. This episode is sponsored by Holy Cross Family Ministries, join them in their prayer for world peace here: https://hcfm.org/pray-for-peace/ 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠ https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Joe Haggard -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN – ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices