... from a pear tree. Augustine says he has no "desire to enjoy the things I stole, but only the stealing of them and the sin." (Augustine, II.5) He finds pleasure in doing forbidden things. Satan simply took over parts of Augustine's life and ... of lust but it still taunts him in his dreams. It is an immense battle that Augustine fights with his sins and temptations even after he has gone through conversion. Only Christ will fully cure him. We learn that God is not tempting us so he can find out our character ... lord and teacher." (Alighieri, 1.140) The seven deadly sins are all represent...

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