3 steps to destructions

We watched NCIS followed by the return of Criminal Minds last night.

In NCIS, someone killed following the pattern of Deep Six, a fictional work of Agent McGee under the name of Thom. E. Gemcity. Ducky examined three outrageous fan letters and detailed the 3 development stages of a stalker, namely attraction, obsession and destruction.

I think this is true of temptation and sin in life. One is attracted to something, sex, alcohol, power, money, computer games, etc. In the beginning, one tries it for fun and enjoys it. Then one gets hooked. One will do anything within one's power to get more of it. In the end, the obsession destroys lives, breaks relationships, wrecks homes, etc.

At stage three, a lot of damage control is required. It takes lots of time and effort to remedy the situation. Oftentimes, scars remained.

At stage two, it's hard to turn back. It takes a great effort. The mind is no longer in control.

At stage one, it's still not too late. It's a lot easier to run away.

It's best not to start.