The devil tries to present his pleasures as infinitely more pleasurable and delightful than they actually are.
Turn away from such thoughts immediately and not be drawn into curiosity!
Curiosity is a means that the devil uses to lead many to sin. We should only concern ourselves with what we need to know moment by moment.
It is Curiosity that led to the fall originally…why are you always glancing at it the forbidden fruit?
What is the good of looking at what you are forbidden to eat?
For when you look intently at something the serpent slips into your heart and coaxes you. He leads you in your reason with flattery.
He speaks fear with lies. He increases your interest while he stirs up your greed. He sharpens your curiosity while he prompts your desire. He offers what is forbidden and takes away what is given. He holds out an apple and snatches away paradise.
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