Ignorance Behind the Seven Deadly Sins

[Bad Writer]

I think everyone knows this, but I'll say it anyway. There's a simple formula: Any action done without love will ultimately hurt the doer and whoever's around. When was the last time any of the "seven deadly sins" produced long term benefits? Have you ever looked back and thought "I'm glad I was greedy that one time" or "Lust felt awesome back then. I'm going to try it again"? These sins have to do with wanting more than you can get. How can they ever satisfy you?

It's not about satisfaction. Anger, envy, and pride are in many cases very useful. If the early colonies in America hasn't been angry about their situation, they would have never started a revolution. If we aren't envious on an individual level of what we might become, then humans would never better themselves. Pride helps people take stock in what's really important in life, such as family, friends, and their accomplishments.

I think lust can have some long lasting benefits too. If I hadn't been attracted to and lusted after my wife, we would not be married now. If I got rid of lust, we would no longer have sex. Greed I don't have much to say for, but sloth is interesting. I mean, are we bad people for taking a break sometimes? Even Yahweh took a break on the seventh day of the creation story.

I think you need to reevaluate what has long lasting effects and what doesn't before dismissing any worth to these supposed sins.