1 So why is it surprising when the soul’s desire to join with something beautiful is defeated?
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.