Flesh Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“So long as lust, whether of the world or flesh, smells sweet in our nostrils, so long we are loathsome to God.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Being Wise", 1820
Lust, even when pleasant, makes a person repulsive to God, highlighting the moral cost of indulgence.
In simple terms: Lust makes one spiritually unattractive.
Key Takeaway
Resist fleeting pleasures to maintain spiritual integrity.
Themes
morality
spirituality
self-control
temptation
Mood
serious
contemplative
Type
philosophical
moral
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- relationship counseling
- spiritual guidance
- habit formation
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What temptations do you struggle with?
- How can you transform desire into purpose?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure can be a source of genuine joy when aligned with higher values.
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![“Nothing, not even the best and noblest, can go on as it now is. Nothing, not even what is lowest and most bestial, will not be raised again if it submits to death. It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. Flesh and blood cannot come to the Mountains [heaven]. Not because they are…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba6/anonymous-1_arise_nothing-not-even-the-best-and-noblest-ca_27244.jpg)
