אות - שג

The Rebbe once spoke to me about the folly of sexual desires.

He said, “One who occupies himself with lewd thoughts is a fool. Even the most ordinary person would not want to be caught doing this. Even if he has no fear of sin, he still has no desire for the shame of being caught with another woman.

“So why engage in lustful thoughts? Why trouble your soul for nothing?”

We have spoken of the fact that every person can control his thoughts and direct them as he wishes. This is discussed in numerous places in our printed works. 371 Likutey Moharan II, 50; Tzaddik #170; Likutey Halakhot , Bet HaKnesset 5:24; ibid., Minchah 7:10; ibid., Shiluach HaKen 4:2; Alim LeTerufah #6, #15, #117, #260, #295. Accept this advice and you will be worthy of eternal pleasure.