4 Maccabees 2:4

4 clear thinking isn't just being able to have control over strong sexual urges but over every other desire as well.

4 Maccabees 2:4 In-Context

2 Joseph, an example of self-control, is praised for this very thing.He had full control over his sexual desire through mental effort.
3 Although he was a young man in his sexual prime, he defeated his sexual urges with clear thinking.
4 clear thinking isn't just being able to have control over strong sexual urges but over every other desire as well.
5 So the Law says, "You will not desire your neighbor's wife or anything that belongs to your neighbor."
6 Since the Law commanded us not to desire, I should be able to convince you even more that clear thinking is able to control desires. This also proves true in the case of emotions that prevent justice.
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