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Cultural Quote #166: Treat The Cause, Not Just The Symptom..

When we treat the symptom and not its cause, we delay its inevitable return. For example, if I have a lust issue rooted in emotional trauma and a disloyal heart, abstaining from lust in the short term will not solve my problem. Make no mistake, it is important to immediately put an end to a toxic habit as a prequisite for healing and growth. However, unless I address my problem emotions and deeper heart issues, I will never experience long-term success. At best, I will only replace one toxic habit with another.

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Cornelius
Cornelius
An intellectually curious millennial passionate about seeing people make healthy, informed choices about the moral direction of their lives. When I’m not reading or writing, I enjoy hiking, web-making, learning foreign languages, and watching live sports. Alumnus of Georgetown University (B.S.) and The Ohio State University (M.A.).
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