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2.3 Is It Okay To Feel This Way?Slide2
Passions
In Christian writings, emotions are often called passions.They are gifts from God that help us to make connections between the life
of the
senses (outside world)
and the life of the
mind (inner self).
They encourage us to act or not act and make choices between good and
evil.Slide3
Emotions
We cannot choose our emotions but we can choose how we respond to our emotions.They can lead to virtues (goodness) or vices (evil
) – they are neither good or bad
themselves
Our passions and emotions call us to turn our hearts more towards God
.
They remind us of our need for God and our dependence on GodSlide4
Emotions Cont’d
When we feel strong emotions, we must ask ourselves 2 thingsWhy do I feel this way?
What choices for action do I have?Slide5
Anger is often a sign that something needs to change.
What needs to change for God’s will to happen? What can I do to help bring that change in a loving and life giving way?Love can be a sign of great potential.
What can I do to bring out the best in the other and in myself?
Hate shows
that evil is present or threatening.
What destructive forces do I need to face?Slide6
Emotions
Each emotion calls us to turn our hearts more towards God.They remind us of our need for God and our dependence on God.