_ 39 _ When those who are tempted by vanity, sensuality or any other enticement, come to you, give them time to consider arguments against these temptations. Clear the way for them so that afterwards they will look for as many reasons as they can to counter such temptations. Afterwards, arrange for them to reveal these arguments in the form of exhortations and discourses to groups of people, such as the inmates and sick of the hospital, as well as others who are healthy. They will derive great benefit from imparting these reasons and suggesting remedies that they themselves are convinced about. They will thus be encouraged to act on what they feel and to give advice to others. This principle will also be advantageous to laypeople who confess but who have impediments which prevent you from absolving them. Let them consider that if they were to suggest a remedy to others for such a spiritual evil, what ways and means would they employ to persuade them to do the opposite. These they should adopt themselves. However, this is a religious principle and an art imparted to souls, thanks to Him who created them to glorify the Creator and to save themselves in this present life. When you hear the confessions of people who are greatly disturbed by the need for restitution, by carnal
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