I know lust is a sin but why do lust have a huge hold in your mind

And then when you act out on it you feel 10times as bad as you had it in the 1st place , the thought of it .
I feel the fella downstairs is trying to destroy me with that thought. I rarely act out on it but when I do I feel so crap and guilty over it .
I didnt last for a few years now with something in my system (either nicotine, compulsive eating crap and much more )
I'm striving for perfection is my problem but I'd love to get to that point with nothing in my system or acting out on thoughts in my head .

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SW-User

The more you repress your urges, the more control it has over you. Healthy exploration of sexuality isn’t a sin.

riseofthemachine · 41-45, M

@SW-User thanks for your wisdom . That's what I was looking for

SW-User

Of course 🙏🏻 there’s so much unconscious repression of urges at a collective level. As long as we aren’t addicted and controlled by them, healthy exploration should be encouraged and not something to be ashamed of. @riseofthemachine

riseofthemachine · 41-45, M

@SW-User You put the question I asked better than me in your answer. That's it .