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Jun 18
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The Psychology of Sin

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“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


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