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May 2024
26m 31s

Are You Ruled by Your Emotions?

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Are you able to maintain a sense of peace in your soul? Or do you struggle with constant disruptions and feel weighed down by your emotions? Emotions are not a bad thing, but at times, a person can become ruled by their emotions. So, what is the proper role of emotions? Dr. Edward Sri delves into this question and also explains the roles of the intellect and the will.

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God wants to heal our emotions and give us greater freedom.

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