It’s a valid point the suffering caused by lust.
Not necessarily that lust is the worst sin, but rather that sin accepted as virtue causes severe harm. Versus sin contended with as sin.
Thomas Merton’s analogy here is like calm water on the surface with a deep current underneath sweeping everything away with it.
So I agree it’s important to speak clearly on matters of sexual morality. Targeted at reclaiming the good of each individual in Christ.
@lukei4655 What about older married men? Where the kids have left the home already.
Seems the mitigate the financial pressure. Many men have independent finances at that stage too.
@CyberPunkCortes In each man is all of nature
Nature exists for man, man being the summit, to shape it, wield it with authority.
That lion seeing the man is to man seeing his God
@0xLuxi Each age has its gifts and struggles
Not sure if one is harder than another. It’s like arguing if cold or heat is more straining ~ they both are in sufficient quantities.
Rather, all of life has the purpose of informing our relationship with God, health and sickness alike.
In Austin, property tax of ~2.13%.
Own a modest $500k home and you’re paying $10,650 per year in taxes alone. In perpetuity.
Or rent an apartment from @alexandercurves, pay roughly the same in rent as tax would be, and invest everything else in the S&P 500.
I’d choose #2.
The real inflection point is do you actually want a house are you okay with an apartment?
@OrevaZSN It gives a sensation of abundance in an otherwise constricted environment.
Similar to the thrill of getting a whole can of soda on an airplane.
@jbulltard1 I think the real decision is: Do you need/want a home?
If not, renting a simple apartment will almost universally be cheaper and less risky.
Though, renting a home is another story. There is a premium to pay, sometimes it makes more sense to buy.