The Catholic Gentleman Is It Lust or Love? - 5 Ways to Tell
Sep 18, 2025
Exploring the complex distinction between lust and love, the hosts reveal that marriage won’t automatically eliminate lustful desires. They emphasize how wives can sense when they are cherished versus objectified. Healthy attraction is discussed alongside the consequences of failing to recognize the difference, including eroded trust and intimacy. A practical checklist is provided to identify signs of lust, encouraging men to engage in self-reflection and growth. The discussion closes with a call to embrace virtue and holiness in relationships.
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Marriage Isn’t An Automatic Cure
- Marriage does not automatically cure lust because it doesn't change interior dispositions and temptations.
- True transformation comes from love and grace, not merely a change in marital status.
Car Trouble After A Men’s Talk
- Devin shared that after speaking in Wichita his car 'blew up' on the way home as an example of spiritual battle consequences.
- He framed such trials as part of the cost of engaging in spiritual warfare against lust.
Acknowledge Urge, Fight The Impulse
- Acknowledge instinctual sexual arousal but don't surrender to it as justification for lustful acting.
- Fight temptations with prayer, virtue, and practical avoidance where needed.
