Overcome Lukewarmness Pt. II: Weakness of Spirit

In this conversation, we discuss the topic of lukewarmness and addresses the weakness of spirit as one of its causes. We emphasize the importance of understanding negative influences such as bad environments, bad media consumption, and bad friendships. We also highlight the need for discipline and routine in our spiritual life, including spiritual exercises, spiritual reading, and frequenting the sacraments. Additionally, we talk about the significance of developing strong willpower, overcoming mental fog, establishing order in life, and striving for virtue. Lastly, we mention the detrimental effects of attachments and addictions, such as deliberate sin, sensual pleasures, busyness, substances, technology, greed, gluttony, and excessive entertainment and stimulation.
-Negative influences such as bad environments, bad media consumption, and bad friendships can weaken our spirit and lead to lukewarmness.
-Discipline and routine in our spiritual life, including spiritual exercises, spiritual reading, and frequenting the sacraments, are essential to overcome weakness of spirit.
-Developing strong willpower, overcoming mental fog, establishing order in life, and striving for virtue are important for avoiding lukewarmness.
-Attachments and addictions, such as deliberate sin, sensual pleasures, busyness, substances, technology, greed, gluttony, and excessive entertainment and stimulation, can hinder our spiritual growth and lead to lukewarmness.
Chapters
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Addressing Weakness of Spirit: Overcoming Negative Influences
06:54
Developing Discipline and Routine: Strengthening the Willpower
11:04
Overcoming Attachments and Addictions: Uncovering Lukewarmness
18:50