For everything in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life-comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of the God lives forever. 1 John 2:16-17. It’s a choice- follow my urges and perceived desires or follow my Father and what is the real truth. The first gives me small moments of joy followed by guilt, shame, anxiety, sickness which eventually lead to an early, miserable grave. The second, the way of Jesus ALWAYs brings love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Pretty easy choice. Yes, my first sober weekend in a loooooong time! Amen and Amen.