“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” These profound words by St. Paul express the struggle between the desire to do good and the inability to carry it out, due to the power of sin within human nature.
The misalignment between our intentions and our actions is part of our daily life. For example, we may know that we love someone deeply, yet find ourselves acting with wrath towards that person. We want to be humble, but fall into pride. We intend to work hard or study, but give in to sloth. This lack of self-control reveals an inner split, an age-old problem that lies at the heart of the human condition. It is more than mere weakness; it is a symptom of sin. But sin is not just the breaking of moral rules. It is a rupture in our very being, a loss of inner harmony. Since this condition is something we all share, it cannot merely be seen as a personal sickness but as a universal aspect of the human condition.
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⌛ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Inner Split and Sin
2:41 Hubris, Hamartia, Akrasia
4:59 St. Paul: Flesh and Spirit
5:48 The Meaning of Sin: To Miss the Mark
7:46 Types of Sin
10:25 The Worst Sins
12:10 The Vicious Cycle of Sin
14:56 The Cry of the Soul for Growth
16:46 Neurosis: State of Disunity
18:00 Projection, Shadow, Sin
22:14 Sin Against Your Own Individuality
23:20 Sins You Deny, Control You
25:58 Catharsis
28:10 The Journey from Brokenness to Wholeness
31:27 Christian Spiritual Journey
32:30 The Psychology of Confession and Secrets
41:37 The Greatest Sin: Unconsciousness