The letter that I chose to focus on is letter 9. I believe that letter 9 is very fitting to how society is today. Many people get a temporary joy when they go out and drink, do drugs and have random sex. We are a culture that basically says, “Have a bad day? Go to Happy Hour.” This is such a problem today. When we are out trying to feel better about our day and situation, we are only receiving joy temporarily. Our joy quickly fades the next morning when we are hung over and still facing the same troubles we were before. The devil gets excited when we do this. God didn’t intend for us to have meaningless sex with multiple partners just for pleasure. It is intended to happen with a spouse to reproduce and to enjoy with that person as well. Drugs can be categorized just like alcohol. We can get an easy high with drugs and experience immense pleasure but once that high is over, we are still the same person with the same problems. I am not perfect and have myself fallen for some of these temporary pleasures, but I do know that God’s love along with love from loved one’s is a joy and pleasure that is natural, unconditional, and not temporary.
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I agree with what yoy said about the temporary pleasures. Many tend to be submerged in their problems and instead of intending to find a solution, the easy escape is found. It is during that moment that the enemy puts its cards into play. It is then when we are more vulnerable.
Hi this is Cassandra, I agree with what you said about temporary pleasures.In this day and age we look for an easy and softer way out.So many people find themselves caught up in the grips of life instead of just dealing with life on life term most of the time we tend to look for a way to escape.I think that the devil is just doing his job he seeks to kill, steal and destroy by any means he see fit.God is so loving and caring that he offers us a way out the question is do we take it?
Temporary joy is an easy way for people to cope with their problems. Temporary joy seems to be better than a lasting sadness. There is a lack of spirituality in our country and among our own cohorts. A part of the problem is all of the b.s. that gets shoved down our throats. Things like the Real World or reality shows that people absolutely love. These are the coolest shows on television and they promote all of these things. Most people don't realize that a lot of people who live like that end up empty and unfulfilled. Don't get me wrong, drinking can be fun and at times appropriate, but it is not the answer the life's deeper questions.
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