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The plain question is: How can we, practically speaking, know the difference between an inspiration from Christ and a temptation from the antichrist?

A good rule of thumb is to ask what side of our nature the impulse favors. Does it favor self-will or does it favor self-sacrifice? If it favors self-will, we can be sure the impulse is not from God, because self-will is another name for pride. If it favors self-sacrifice, we can be equally sure the impulse is from God, because self-sacrifice is another name for humility—and humility is certainly the sign of the presence of the Lord.

[stfassisi]

One of my favorites from Fr Hardon.
Ping!

[Pyro7480]

Catholic ping!