Abstinence is a virtue when we require it of ourselves
and a vice when we demand it of others
We fast and feel virtuous.
We abstain from sex, food,
booze, and other things we
want and feel we are “good,”
when the desire remains. What
is the true value of self-denial?
Does discipling our wants change
our nature? Does indulging our
desires condemn us? Why then were
we created with these desires?
Oh, Creator, I have lots of questions for You!
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