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Wisdom from thousands of years ago

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by fapachino, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. Just read Proverbs 5 in the bible which was likely written by King Solomon about 3000 years ago. He appeared to clearly understand the danger of misusing sex.

    Proverbs 5
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    My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight,
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    that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
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    For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil;
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    but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.
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    Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. [1]
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    She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not.
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    Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.
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    Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house,
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    lest you give your best strength to others and your years to one who is cruel,
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    lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich another man's house.
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    At the end of your life you will groan, when your flesh and body are spent.
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    You will say, "How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction!
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    I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors.
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    I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly."
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    Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well.
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    Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?
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    Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.
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    May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
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    A loving doe, a graceful deer-- may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love.
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    Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another man's wife?
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    For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths.
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    The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast.
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    He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.
     
  2. Jarad999

    Jarad999 Fapstronaut

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    Wow very poweful message!
    Thanks for the verses!
     
  3. alphakadabro

    alphakadabro Fapstronaut

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    Holy scripture of all faiths is very beneficial for reorienting your heart towards Truth and Goodness. Our modern culture is one of instant gratification, superstimuli and endless excessive entertainment. Reconnecting with traditional knowledge and ways of being is very helpful in overcoming addictions like ours.
     
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  4. mythdunk

    mythdunk Fapstronaut

    These are wise words. A couple of months ago I began my first attempt to end literally decades of PMO addiction. My first attempt took me to 32 days. I thought it was easy and took my eye of the ball and fell at the first serious urge. I then spent a few weeks languishing between streaks of 0 to 1 day as I struggled to regain momentum. I recently reached 20 days and sadly once more failed to overcome a strong urge. I am now once more struggling to regain a foothold. These words, however old, are very inspiring and have lifted my spirits from feeling sad about another failed attempt. I will try again as I understand that this is not supposed to be easy, that is the challenge.
     
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