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Chastity (vs. Lust)

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Definition

"As the antidote to lust, chastity restores the integration of sexuality, healing the disordered concupiscence of the flesh and ordering desire toward authentic self-gift and communion."

Classification

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Clinical Applications

  • Sexual addiction
  • Pornography
  • Betrayal trauma
  • Sexual compulsivity

CCMMP Integration

Created-Fallen-Redeemed: Concupiscence of the flesh (1 John 2:16); body as temple; integration of sexuality (TOB)

Virtue Overview

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Therapeutic Tags

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