Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason.
All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.
And the only thing to do with a sin is to confess, do penance and then, after some kind of decent interval, ask for forgiveness.
Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.
When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.
That's what troubles me: I should like to suffer more for the expiation of my sins.
Remorse is the pain of sin.
I'm not convinced that abstinence-only education works.