The past, the love of flesh, sometimes comes to haunt us, tempt us. Males or females. Lost love, love sick, jealousy, loneliness, these will invite temptations. The men will look for pleasure of flesh, the women will look for pleasure of fantasy.
It is through the perseverance of the Holy Spirit within us that strengthen us against such. Therefore prayer is important, so are the things we do each day.
It goes to as simple as this, things we once loved doing versus things we are lazy to do but that are good for us. Soon, we started to doubt the things which are profitable for us, and the temptation turns into desire and into sin.
It's much worse if we try to rationalize them, falling into more confusion unknowingly.
Bottom line is, if one is doing the right thing, his/her mind is very clear and in peace, thankful to the Lord for such grace.
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