An adage says on those who loves pleasure
Proverbs are word of wisdom, they come in many forms and most are really helpful if we follow the warnings it gives us, i used to love reading the book of proverb in the bible and i learnt a lot from it, even though i never get to understand some of the teachings until later in life when i had more experience...
He who loves pleasure will fall into poverty
The first time i came across this in the bible, i understand it but could not relate with it until last year, partying around is a way to have pleasure and such thing only empty ones pocket, i am a kind of person that loves the introverted life style and i don't keep much friends either but i attended a certain youth program where i met people and we became friends and one day we decided to go out and have fun in a hotel bar with a swimming pool, we were like 10 and when i got home that day after all the fun, i realized i spent nothing less than 30 000 naira, dang that is huge and i vowed never to engage in such again but i got tempted again the following week and even though i promised myself to be careful with spending, i still spent like 24 000 naira, that was when i realize the only way to avoid spending money is not by going at all because if i keep spending such amount on every outing, the money will definitely finish and i would be left with nothing to spend....
So the next time i was invited to follow them to such outing, i said no! and made it clear i won't be following them anymore because i realize that is not the path i want to walk in life, it is a long path of no return once i embark on it so i quickly stopped when i still have the control over myself and it worked....
This is the problem of so many youth of nowadays, they are so addicted to pleasure that they don't care about their future or what those fortunes they are wasting on having fun can cost them later, they want to put on the latest wears, use the latest phone and have fun in pubs, all these things aint free. they cost alot of money....
if they want to stop now, it would be hard because they do not have the power to control their urge for it anymore and sometimes you will see them involving in dirty deals just to get more to satisfy their cravings..
So as a person who want to be successful in life, you must not love partying too much as it will consume you and your money and at the end you will be left with nothing...
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Yeah...thank God you retraced your steps immediately after the two outings. People who are addicted to such life of pleasure can even spend their last penny and go hungry afterwards. But that's not the best life to choose for oneself. It's always good to have a defined goal for ourselves and pursue it vigorously
yes it is a journey i don't want to embark on so it was easy for me to quit it since i am not yet an addict.. I hope those who doesn't seem to control the urge can find a way out of it as nothing drains pocket faster than it..
Hmm you're absolutely right, and the Beautiful about the words of God in the Bible is that the didn't only lead us to heaven but also make our earthly lifestyle pleasurable when thoroughly followed, it great to see you learn your lesson and change your path from that of your friends who all in the name of enjoyment slash money anyhow.
i am glad it was easy for me to stop the lavish lifestyle
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I love your proverb... Of cause if one loves pleasure at all times poverty will be right there at ones doorstep.
We really need to learn how to balance the equation and better still run from what you know it's not your way.
Thanks for sharing this piece, it's indeed very useful.
it is easy to know when one is going the wrong way and to learn to adjust and correct the mistakes
Yeah well said boss.
You've spoken so well, it is true what the book of proverb says and I'm so impressed with how you disciplined yourself to overcome that luxurious life.
thanks, the fear of poverty is the beginning of a modest life
So right indeed friend 👍.
As in ehn... the way many youths are more interested in catching momentary pleasures these days, it is really scary. I just hope it is a narrative that changes soon.
Thank you for sharing this with us.