Before a man conquers anything else, he must first conquer himself, and the way to conquer himself is by dealing with these 7 deadly sins. Only then can he realize his full potential
LUSTA man must learn to control his sexual urges. This is man’s biggest weakness. And failure to control these urges results from I either addiction to sex or pornography. Many men have failed to reach their full potential all because they could not control their sexual urges. It either ended up in heartbreak that led to a total mental shutdown, brokenness, and even diseases. It is actually said that a man who has his urges under control has already solved half his problems.
PRIDELearn humility. In as much as a man should have self-pride if it is not controlled to a certain level, it can end up being a negative trait. Too much becomes arrogance, and that is the first step in falling. As much as you have pride in who you are, your skills, your talents, your beliefs, and everything else remain respectful and willing to always learn from others as well.
GLUTTONYMost of us take it lightly, but gluttony is just as catastrophic to a man’s full potential. Master the impulsive urge to eat. You must eat only when it’s necessary, and that is when you are actually hungry. Did you know the majority of the time you eat not because you are hungry but bored? Boredom is mainly a result of idleness, being so busy working on goals that you will barely think of consuming food.
ANGERLearn to control your emotions, or they will control you. Train your mind to remain stoic in spite of external circumstances. When emotions are high, logic is always low, remain calm, or you will end up doing things you will regret. Think before you make any decision.
SLOTHA man must eat from his sweat, no free meal. Any man who wishes to be a great man should not depend on handouts. That is the way of the weak. Strive to earn a living out of your own sweat. At the same time don’t procrastinate. Time waits for no one. You must have a purpose as a man, and you must take pride in fulfilling it.
ENVYAn envious man is a vessel of evil. A man must learn to celebrate his brother’s achievements, for he understands that his brother is a comrade in this battle called life, not a competition. Eliminate any man in your circle who is envious. That man is a betrayal waiting to happen.
GREEDIt is poison to the heart. Before you know it, you will be selling yourself for all that is vanity. This is what has led many men into a life of crime and rituals. Surely enough, there is nothing wrong with a man wanting to succeed but not at the cost of his soul. Learn contentment but still strive for more.
These are the 7 deadly sins every man should conquer, and he will surely realize his full potential. This is what great men are made up of, the ability to conquer thy selves first
