This post is mainly to younger men in the throes of attraction, but the principle can be applied in many areas. For those who want the point fast, here you are: Like a sprinter who endures pain to finish the race, if you can endure attraction (feelings of desire) and not give in to them, you will win the race; that is, be able to make proper decisions.

Let's use a couple of examples.

Billy's walking down the street. He see's a pretty lady. He likes what he sees. Following his attraction, like many men before him, Billy forsakes common sense, blinded by her beauty. Next thing Billy knows, he has put her on a pedestal and is orbiting her in the friend zone. Billy doesn't understand what went wrong. Don't be like Billy.

Tim's walking down the street. He see's a pretty lady. He likes what he sees. However, unlike Billy, Tim understands that attraction is a powerful thing when uncontrolled, and can lead a man to make bad decisions. So, Tim endures his attraction and doesn't let it be the main factor in his decision process. Rather, Tim begins vetting her based on biblical standards, and doesn't let his attraction to her slip him up in word and behavior. Be like Tim.

Now, these examples are by no means expertly crafted. I am simply trying to convey a point: Endure it, man! So what if that woman's attractive? How does that somehow justify forsaking wisdom? This is not to say you shouldn't find a pretty lady, of course. Just don't let yourself get lost in attraction. If you can endure attraction, you'll thank yourself for it in the end. It will make spotting red flags much more easy.