What to do when lustful thoughts assault you? I have had several requests for a response to the problem of persistent lustful thoughts, and so for this Ask The Abbot response, I give you the best method I have found after decades of experience. #lordjesuschrist #prayer #spiritualwarfare #demons https://www.brighteon.com/f94b3ed9-dfb6-4241-a4c4-013f386e52e4
Author: Abbot Tryphon
I am abbot of All-Merciful Saviour Orthodox Monastery (ROCOR) on Vashon Island, WA. The island is a twenty minute ferry ride from West Seattle, and a fifteen minute crossing from Tacoma.
Surrounded by the Salish Sea, the island is some 87% undeveloped forest, with a rural population of around eleven thousand citizens. If you wish to contact me personally, you can email me at: abbottryphon@vashonmonks.com
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