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Avoid indulging on the lawful

  • Link to Seeking the lawful: To avoid sin, relinquish lawful actions (like excessive indulgence) that could lead to unlawful ones. This protective measure keeps you distant from sin by reducing the possibility of falling into it.
  • Link to Love and contentment: Remove other forms of love and attachment displayed mostly in indulgence because only God's love is enduring, while all others will eventually leave you.
  • Link to Asceticism: Practice moderation in all permissible matters. Seek beneficial uses for resources and avoid materialism. Examples of asceticism include:
    • General: Abstaining from excessive sleep, food, sex, or distractions like TV or social media.
    • Material Goods: Avoiding unnecessary purchases, managing food portions, and conserving resources like water.
    • Specific: Limit device use to essential tasks and avoid platforms with harmful suggestions.
summary

Give up lawful indulgences that may lead to unlawful ones; Remove other loves and attachments, as they compete with the love of God and can lead to sin.